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gagged

/ɡæɡd/

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verb

To experience the vomiting reflex.

Examples :

"He gagged when he saw the open wound."

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verb

To cause to heave with nausea.

Examples :

"The smell of rotten eggs in the kitchen gagged her. "

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verb

To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.

Examples :

"The kidnappers gagged the victim with a cloth to stop him from shouting. "

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verb

To pry or hold open by means of a gag.

Examples :

"The teacher gagged the student's mouth with a piece of cloth to stop him from interrupting the lecture. "

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verb

To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.

Examples :

"When the financial irregularities were discovered, the CEO gagged everyone in the accounting department."

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verb

To choke; to retch.

Examples :

"The smell of the old milk in the fridge was so bad that she almost gagged when she opened the door. "

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To deceive (someone); to con.

Examples :

"The street vendor gagged me with a fake Rolex watch, claiming it was real gold. "

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