MUZZLER Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word muzzler. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MUZZLER
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| curb | verbv | |||||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) • a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep to the curb • place restrictions on | ||||||||
| gag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
| hush | verbv | |||||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence verb • become quiet or still; fall silent • cause to be quiet or not talk • become quiet or quieter • wash by removing particles • run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals | ||||||||
| muzzle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the open circular discharging end of a gun • forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose • 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 • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • fit with a muzzle • prevent from speaking out • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them | ||||||||
| silence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) • the absence of sound • a refusal to speak when expected • the trait of keeping things secret verb • cause to be quiet or not talk • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure | ||||||||
| smother | verbv | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • a stifling cloud of smoke verb • envelop completely • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing • suppress in order to conceal or hide • form an impenetrable cover over • deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion | ||||||||
| stifle | verbv | |||||||
noun • joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee verb • suppress in order to conceal or hide • suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity • impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of • be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen | ||||||||
| suppress | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||||
