gag

noun

1
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
2
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
he told a very funny joke
he knows a million gags

1
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
2
cause to retch or choke
3
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
he swallowed a fishbone and gagged
4
make jokes or quips
The students were gagging during dinner
5
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair
6
be too tight; rub or press
This neckband is choking the cat
7
prevent from speaking out
The press was gagged

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