bind vs gag

bind and gag both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
gag	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gag is a hyponym of bind; that is, gag is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bind:

Other hyponyms of bind include muzzle, retie, bind off, tie up, loop, cord, lash together, truss, leash, rope, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up.

bind (noun)	gag (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

bind (verb)	gag (verb)
cause to be constipated	struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
form a chemical bond with	make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	cause to retch or choke
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope	make jokes or quips
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord	be too tight; rub or press
provide with a binding	tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
stick to firmly	prevent from speaking out
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties