muzzle

Definition

  • noun: the usually long nose and mouth of an animal (such as a dog, horse, or pig)
  • noun: the projecting jaws and nose of an animal
  • verb: to put a muzzle on (a dog)
  • verb: to fit with a muzzle
  • synonyms: snout, sheathe, muffle

Examples

  • The company has tried to 'muzzle' its employees by forbidding them to speak to the press.

  • attempts by the government to 'muzzle' the press

  • a dangerous dog that should be 'muzzled'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) i can smell them ... when you got to think. You gotta think of your boy. Alright? Cause you're gonna kill him. You'll kill all of us. I can muzzle you if you like. Take away the suffering, really quick and easy ... ...no one has to know that you give up. I do that. All you gotta to do is blink ... (..)
    2015 The Revenant