Gag ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gag ( verb )

1. To prevent (someone) from speaking or making a noise by putting something in or over the mouth or by tying something tightly around the head.
2. To prevent (someone) from expressing one's thoughts or feelings by threatening or intimidating them.
3. To cause (someone) to feel disgust or nausea.

Origin:

Middle english gagen, from old norse geggja to mock, giggle.

Examples:

1. The kidnapper gagged the victim so they couldn't call for help.
2. The government tried to gag the press by passing a law restricting freedom of speech.
3. The smell of the rotting fish made her gag.
4. She gagged on the medicine and couldn't swallow it.
5. The comedian's jokes were so bad that the audience started to gag.

(As a noun)

Gag ( noun )

1. To prevent (someone) from speaking or making a noise by putting something in or over the mouth or by tying something tightly around the head.
2. To prevent (someone) from expressing one's thoughts or feelings by threatening or intimidating them.
3. To cause (someone) to feel disgust or nausea.

Origin:

Middle english gagen, from old norse geggja to mock, giggle.

Examples:

1. The kidnapper gagged the victim so they couldn't call for help.
2. The government tried to gag the press by passing a law restricting freedom of speech.
3. The smell of the rotting fish made her gag.
4. She gagged on the medicine and couldn't swallow it.
5. The comedian's jokes were so bad that the audience started to gag.