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gag1

 
pronunciation:
gaeg
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: gags, gagging, gagged
definition 1: to prevent from speaking or crying out by putting something across or inside the mouth.
They gagged the prisoner, so that he could not call for help.
similar words:
hush, muffle, silence
definition 2: to choke or vomit.
The smell of broccoli makes me gag.
synonyms:
choke
 
part of speech: noun
definition: something put across or into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or other sound.