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GAGGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Gagging.

Gagging - as a noun

Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muzzle26

Gagging - as a verb

Prevent from speaking out

Example: "The press was gagged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muzzle26

Be too tight; rub or press

Example: "This neckband is choking the cat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14fret7

Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

Example: "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muzzle26

Make jokes or quips

Example: "The students were gagging during dinner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quip15

Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

Example: "He swallowed a fishbone and gagged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14strangle9suffocate17

Cause to retch or choke

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14

Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave11retch10

Example Sentences

"He was gagging on the strong smell of bleach."
"The comedian had the crowd gagging with laughter."
"The sight of the rotting food had everyone in the kitchen gagging."
"The foul taste had him gagging and reaching for a drink."
"She couldn't help but cover her nose, gagging at the stench."
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Word Game Points

Is GAGGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gagging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAGGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GAGGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gagging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAGGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GAGGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gagging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAGGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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