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bind vs muzzle

muzzle vs bind

bind and muzzle both are nouns.

bind and muzzle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bind Yes No Yes No
muzzle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, muzzle is a hyponym of bind; that is, muzzle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bind:
  • bind: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  • muzzle: tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
Other hyponyms of bind include gag, retie, bind off, tie up, loop, cord, lash together, truss, leash, rope, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up.
bind (noun) muzzle (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
the open circular discharging end of a gun
a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
bind (verb) muzzle (verb)
cause to be constipated tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
form a chemical bond with prevent from speaking out
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted fit with a muzzle
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties
Difference between bind and muzzle

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