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gagging

UK
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/

Translations

gagginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/
Used adjectivally to describe something that causes the urge to retch or that obstructs breathing.
écœurantSe dit d'une odeur ou d'un goût si désagréable qu'il donne envie de vomir.
The gagging stench of rotting garbage filled the alley.
L'odeur écœurante des ordures en putréfaction remplissait la ruelle.
Synonyms
keen
desperate
itching
anxious
dying (to)
choking
retching
heaving
nauseated
sick
eager
gaggingnoun
haut-le-cœurDans le sens de réflexe de nausée ou de vomissement.
The smell of the spoiled food was so bad that it caused a gagging reaction.
L'odeur de la nourriture avariée était si forte qu'elle a provoqué un haut-le-cœur.
Additional translations
bâillonnementDans le sens de fait d'empêcher quelqu'un de parler en le bâillonnant.
Synonyms
sickness
nausea
choking
heaving
retching
gagverb

gagging

Gerund

gagged
Past Simple
gagged
Past Participle
gagging
Gerund
UK
/ɡæɡ/
US
/ɡæɡ/
avoir un haut-le-cœur
She gagged at the smell of the rotten food.
Elle a eu un haut-le-cœur à l'odeur de la nourriture avariée.
muselerAu sens figuré, pour une presse ou une personne.
The government was accused of trying to gag the press.
Le gouvernement a été accusé d'avoir voulu museler la presse.
The kidnappers gagged their victim to keep him quiet.
Les ravisseurs ont bâillonné leur victime pour la faire taire.
Synonyms
suffocate
choke
prevent from speaking
stifle
muffle

Definitions

gagginggerund / present participle
Extremely unpleasant in taste or smell; causing the urge to retch.
The gagging stench of rotting garbage filled the alley.
gaggingnoun
The act of choking or retching, often as a reflex action to something unpleasant.
The smell of the spoiled food was so bad that it caused a gagging reaction.
The act of preventing someone from speaking by applying a gag or similar restraint.
Human-rights groups criticised the gagging of journalists during the conflict.
gagverb
To experience a reflex action in the throat, often as a result of disgust or choking.
She gagged at the smell of the rotten food.
To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinions.
The government was accused of trying to gag the press.
To put something in or over someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking.
The kidnappers gagged their victim to keep him quiet.
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