Muzzling
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌzəl/
Muzzling (noun)
- a device placed over an animal's mouth to stop it from biting or eating.
- the open end of a gun barrel where the bullet exits.
Examples
- The dog wore a muzzle to prevent biting.
- A muzzle can help calm an anxious pet.
Common collocations: wear a muzzle, remove the muzzle, tight muzzle, clean the muzzle, muzzle flash
Muzzling (verb)
- to stop someone from expressing their opinions freely.
Examples
- The government tried to muzzle the press.
- Critics were muzzled by strict regulations.