Muzzled

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌzəld/

Muzzled (adjective)

  1. Having a device placed over an animal's mouth to stop it from biting.
  2. Prevented from speaking freely or expressing opinions.

Examples

  • The dog was muzzled to prevent biting.
  • A muzzled animal cannot bark loudly.

Common collocations: muzzled dog, muzzled animal, muzzled criticism, muzzled voice, muzzled speech

Synonyms of Muzzled

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Muzzled

  • when discussing freedom or release
  • when discussing free speech or communication