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Definitions

muzzle

[muhz-uhl] / ˈmʌz əl /
NOUN
covering for control
Synonyms
STRONG
cage cover envelope gag guard sheath wrap
VERB
gag, quiet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
censor choke clamp down on crack down on muffle repress restrain squelch stifle suppress
STRONG
check cork curb hush ice prevent quieten restrict shush silence squash still stop tongue-tie trammel
WEAK
bottle up dry up dummy up shut down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow encourage let go permit release
STRONG
aid assist free help
WEAK
liberate

Example Sentences

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NGOs have criticised the move as an attempt to muzzle criticism of corruption.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

AT&T then sued BBB National Programs, of which NAD is a division, accusing the group of seeking to muzzle free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

He was also able to put the dog's muzzle back on.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

The three professors waged a legal battle against The Times for more than two years to muzzle the report by the Hueston Hennigan law firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

“Now the ball goes in,” Amaya said, retrieving it herself and popping it into the muzzle.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.