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Meaning of the word gag in English

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gag

US /ɡæɡ/
UK /ɡæɡ/
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Noun

1.

a piece of cloth put in or over a person's mouth to prevent them from speaking

Example:
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The kidnappers put a gag on the victim.
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He struggled against the tight gag.
Synonym:
muzzlerestraintbond
2.

a joke or trick

Example:
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The comedian's best gag was about a talking dog.
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It was all just a harmless gag.
Synonym:
jokepranktrickhoax

Verb

1.

to put a gag on (a person) to prevent them from speaking

Example:
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The police had to gag the suspect to stop him from shouting.
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They threatened to gag him if he didn't cooperate.
Synonym:
muzzlesilencerestrain
2.

to choke or retch

Example:
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The bad smell made him gag.
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She tried to swallow the pill but started to gag.
Synonym:
retchheavevomitchoke
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