Meaning of 'gag'

noun

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

Synonyms: muzzle

noun

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Synonyms: jest

verb

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit

Synonyms: heave

verb

cause to retch or choke

Synonyms: choke

verb

struggle for breath

Synonyms: choke

verb

make jokes or quips

Example: "The students were gagging during dinner"

Synonyms: quip

verb

to tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

Example: "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied them to a chair."

Synonyms: muzzle

verb

be too tight

Synonyms: choke

verb

prevent from speaking out

Example: "The press was gagged"

Synonyms: muzzle