MUZZLE


Meaning of MUZZLE in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: muz · zled ; muz · zling \ ' m ə z-li ŋ , ' m ə -z ə - \

Date: 15th century

1 : to fit with a muzzle

2 a : GAG < muzzled the regime's critics> b : RESTRAIN , RESTRICT <the Pentagon's efforts to muzzle press access ― Joe Strupp> <the low prices muzzled competition>

– muz · zler \ -l ə r \ noun

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