gag vs bind

gag and bind both are nouns.

gag and bind both are verbs.

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

As verbs, bind is a hypernym of gag; that is, bind is a word with a broader meaning than gag:

gag: tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
bind: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

Other hypernyms of gag include tie.

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

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

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