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muzzled

/ˈmʌzəld/ /ˈmʌzld/

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verb

To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.

Examples :

"The veterinarian muzzled the dog before giving it a shot to prevent it from biting. "

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verb

To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.

Examples :

"The government was accused of muzzling the press by censoring articles critical of its policies. "

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verb

To veil, mask, muffle.

Examples :

"The thick scarf muzzled her voice, making it hard to hear her in the wind. "

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verb

To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.

Examples :

"The puppy happily muzzled his owner's hand after being given a treat. "

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verb

To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

Examples :

"The dog owner muzzled the dog to prevent it from biting the children. "

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adjective

Wearing a muzzle

Examples :

"The muzzled dog sat quietly, unable to bark. "

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adjective

Forcibly restrained from speaking or publishing an unwelcome or dangerous opinion.

Examples :

"The muzzled reporter could no longer publish articles critical of the government. "

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