Background for gagging

gagging

/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/

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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 was gagging me. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The kidnappers were gagging their victim with a piece of cloth to keep her from calling for help. "

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verb

To pry or hold open by means of a gag.

Examples :

"The dentist was gagging my mouth open with a rubber block so he could see my back teeth. "

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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 rotten milk was so strong that Sarah started gagging. "

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verb

To deceive (someone); to con.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried gagging me with a fake story about the car's history to get me to pay more. "

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noun

A gag motion or reflex.

Examples :

"The strong smell of fish caused a lot of gagging on the bus. "

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