n. 25B6; verb
a dirty rag was used to gag her mouth : STOP UP, block, plug, stifle, smother, muffle.
the government tried to gag its critics : SILENCE, muzzle, mute, muffle, suppress, stifle; censor, curb, check, restrain, fetter, shackle, restrict.
the stench made her gag : RETCH, heave, dry-heave; informal keck.
25B6; noun his scream was muffled by the gag : MUZZLE, tie, restraint.