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Meaning of gagged
The primary meaning of the word "gagged" is to prevent someone from speaking or making noise, typically by putting something in or over their mouth.
Etymology of gagged
The word "gagged" comes from the Old English word "gagian", which means to restrain or choke
The word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of putting something in or over someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as feeling a strong dislike or distaste for something
Synonyms
muzzled
silenced
stifled
suppressed
muted
quieted
hushed
still
subdued
restrained
checked
curbed
controlled
restricted
limited
censored
banned
prohibited
forbidden
stopped
blocked
obstructed
throttled
choked
strangled
smothered
gagged
muffled
dampened
softened
toned down
moderated
tempered
calmed
soothed
pacified
placated
Definitions
- To prevent someone from speaking or making noise, typically by putting something in or over their mouth
- To feel a strong dislike or distaste for something, or to be shocked or disgusted
- To restrain or suppress someone's speech or expression
Usage Examples
- The protesters were gagged and bound by the police to prevent them from speaking to the press
- She gagged on the strong medicine, feeling a wave of nausea wash over her
- The government tried to gag the media from reporting on the scandal, but the story eventually got out
Antonyms
unmuzzled
unsilenced
unleashed
uncontrolled
unrestricted
unlimited
uncensored
unblocked
unobstructed
unfettered
unrestrained
unchecked
uncurbed
unmoderated
untempered
unleashed
freed
liberated
unbound
unshackled
unmuffled