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gag

Definition

  • verb: to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.
  • verb: to restrict use of the mouth of by inserting a gag
  • sometimes used before another noun
  • synonyms: retch, choke, deception

Examples

  • The law prohibits insurance companies from imposing 'gag rules' that limit communication between doctors and their patients.

  • The hostages were 'bound and gagged'. [=their hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged]

  • She was 'gagging on' the fumes. [=the fumes were causing her to gag]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Cool! Like a Matryoshka doll. Ouch. SUBMARINE I am Professor Ide. That hurts. Sorry. Used your gag. Money from Mr. Chairman. Thank you. I can develop a new project. You're very sharp. You noticed that. That robot performed well at the Gulf. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!