nounπShareA device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap."The teacher used a gag to keep the disruptive student quiet during the presentation. "devicecommunicationpoliceweaponbodyactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject."The principal placed a gag on talking about the teacher's sudden departure until the school board could release an official statement. "politicsgovernmentmedialawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA joke or other mischievous prank."The teacher told a funny gag about a student who forgot their homework. "entertainmentcommunicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device or trick used to create a practical effect; a gimmick"The magician used a clever gag to make the rabbit disappear. "entertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA convulsion of the upper digestive tract."The strong smell of the rotten milk caused a gag. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mouthful that makes one retch or choke."The smell of rotten eggs was so strong it gave me a gag. "bodysensationphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMycteroperca microlepis, a species of grouper."The fisherman proudly displayed the gag he caught, a large grouper known for its delicious meat. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience the vomiting reflex."He gagged when he saw the open wound."bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to heave with nausea."The strong smell of the fish made her gag. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth."The kidnappers decided to gag their hostage with duct tape so he couldn't call for help. "actioncommunicationlawpolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pry or hold open by means of a gag."The doctor used a special tool to gag the patient's mouth, allowing him to examine the throat. "actionbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain someone's speech without using physical means."When the financial irregularities were discovered, the CEO gagged everyone in the accounting department."communicationactionpoliticsgovernmentmediarightlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choke; to retch."The spicy food made him gag. "physiologybodymedicinesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deceive (someone); to con."The salesman tried to gag the customer into buying a much more expensive car than they needed. "actioncharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
