MUZZLING Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word muzzling. (close relations)
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| censoring | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy • deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances | ||||||
| constraining | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| controlling | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • able to control or determine policy | ||||||
| curbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | ||||||
| hushing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) | ||||||
| limiting | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase | ||||||
| smothering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat | ||||||
| stifling | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority adjective satellite • characterized by oppressive heat and humidity | ||||||
| gagging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||
| inhibiting | adjectiveadj | |||||
verb • prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something • limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally | ||||||
| muffling | nounn | |||||
noun • a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature verb • suppress in order to conceal or hide • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | ||||||
| quietening | verbv | |||||
verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||
| restraining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||
| silencing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) • the absence of sound • a refusal to speak when expected • the trait of keeping things secret verb • cause to be quiet or not talk • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure | ||||||
| suppressing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||
| gag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||
| gun muzzle | nounn | |||||
noun • the open circular discharging end of a gun | ||||||
