gag

noun

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

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

verb

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit

cause to retch or choke

struggle for breath

make jokes or quips

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

be too tight

prevent from speaking out

Synonyms for gag

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