Gagged

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæɡd/

Gagged (verb)

  1. Stopped someone from talking by covering their mouth or throat.
  2. Felt a strong feeling of choking or nausea, often from something in the throat.

Examples

  • The audience was gagged by the sudden announcement, leaving them in shock.
  • He gagged on the food, struggling to breathe for a moment.

Common collocations: gagged by fear, gagged in silence, gagged on something, gagged violently

Synonyms of Gagged

Neutral

Antonyms of Gagged

  • to allow free expression or speech
  • to express or articulate clearly