Gag — synonyms, definition

1. gag (Noun)

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gag (Noun) — A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter. ex. "he knows a million gags"

gag (Noun) — Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting.

gag (Noun) — (law) a court order restricting information or comment by the participants involved in a lawsuit. ex. "imposing a gag order on members of the press violates the First Amendment"

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2. gag (Verb)

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gag (Verb) — Prevent from speaking out. ex. "The press was gagged"

gag (Verb) — Be too tight; rub or press. ex. "This neckband is gagging the cat"

gag (Verb) — Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them. ex. "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"

gag (Verb) — Make jokes or quips. ex. "The students were gagging during dinner"

gag (Verb) — Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake. ex. "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"

gag (Verb) — Cause to retch or choke.

gag (Verb) — Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit.

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