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gag vs muzzle

muzzle vs gag

gag and muzzle both are nouns.

gag and muzzle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gag Yes No Yes No
muzzle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gag and muzzle are synonyms defined as:
  • gag and muzzle: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
As verbs, gag and muzzle are synonyms defined as:
  • gag and muzzle: tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
As verbs, gag and muzzle are synonyms defined as:
  • gag and muzzle: prevent from speaking out
gag (noun) muzzle (noun)
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 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
gag (verb) muzzle (verb)
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit prevent from speaking out
cause to retch or choke fit with a muzzle
make jokes or quips
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
prevent from speaking out
Difference between gag and muzzle

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