verbπShareTo bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting."The veterinarian muzzled the dog before giving it a shot to prevent it from biting. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor."The government was accused of muzzling the press by censoring articles critical of its policies. "politicsmediagovernmentcommunicationrightlanguagesocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo veil, mask, muffle."The thick scarf muzzled her voice, making it hard to hear her in the wind. "communicationmediapoliticsgovernmentlawactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle."The puppy happily muzzled his owner's hand after being given a treat. "bodyactionsensationanimalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring the muzzle or mouth near."The dog owner muzzled the dog to prevent it from biting the children. "animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWearing a muzzle"The muzzled dog sat quietly, unable to bark. "animalwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareForcibly restrained from speaking or publishing an unwelcome or dangerous opinion."The muzzled reporter could no longer publish articles critical of the government. "politicsmediagovernmentcommunicationrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading