gagged

[US]/[ɡæɡt]/
[UK]/[ɡæɡt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To silence someone by putting something in their mouth to prevent them from speaking.; To stop or prevent something from continuing.
adj.Having been silenced or restrained from speaking.

Phrases & Collocations

gagged and bound

utterly gagged

gagged him

being gagged

gagged voice

gagged expression

gagged silence

gagged mouth

gagged reporter

gagged response

Example Sentences

the suspect was found gagged and bound in the basement.

she felt helpless, gagged and unable to scream for help.

the clown used a gag to entertain the children at the party.

he was gagged with a dirty rag during the robbery.

the audience erupted in laughter at the comedian's silly gag.

the victim was gagged to prevent her from calling for help.

the film featured a scene where the hero was gagged and tied.

he was gagged so he couldn't reveal the secret.

the kidnappers gagged the reporter before taking him away.

she gagged on the food and had to run to the bathroom.

the security guard discovered the man gagged and unconscious.

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