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Meaning of gagging
The primary meaning of the word "gagging" is to prevent someone from speaking or making a noise, typically by using a gag.
Etymology of gagging
The word "gagging" originated in the 15th century, derived from the noun "gag", which refers to a device used to restrain the mouth or a piece of cloth used to silence someone
Historically, the term "gag" was used to describe a device used to restrain the mouth of a person, often in a humorous or playful context
Over time, the term "gagging" evolved to include a range of meanings related to restraint, silence, and suffocation
Synonyms
choking
suffocating
strangling
gagged
stifling
smothering
throttling
constricting
restraining
silencing
muzzling
muting
quieting
stilling
hushing
shushing
suppressing
restraining
checking
curbing
controlling
regulating
limiting
restricting
confining
imprisoning
shackling
binding
fettering
handcuffing
manacing
trussing
pinioning
hobbling
Definitions
- To prevent someone from speaking or making a noise, typically by using a gag
- To feel as though one is choking or being strangled
- To restrain or silence someone
Usage Examples
- The hostage was gagging on the cloth that had been stuffed into his mouth
- She was gagging on the smell of the rotten food
- The comedian's jokes were so bad that they left the audience gagging