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gagged

/ɡæɡd/

gaggedpast participle

/ɡæɡd/

Participial adjective derived from the verb 'gag'; denotes a state resulting from the act of gagging.

Translations

заглушенный

The gagged sound of the engine was barely audible.

Заглушенный звук двигателя был едва слышен.

заткнутый

The gagged prisoner couldn't call for help.

Заткнутый заключенный не мог позвать на помощь.

Additional translations

приглушенный

заблокированный

Definitions

Having a gag applied to prevent speech or sound.

The gagged prisoner was unable to call for help.

Silenced or censored, often in a metaphorical sense.

The gagged journalist was unable to publish the controversial article.

Synonyms

gagverb

gagged

Past Simple

gagged

Past Simple

gagged

Past Participle

gagging

Gerund

/ɡæɡ/

Translations

давиться

He started to gag when he smelled the rotten food.

Он начал давиться, когда почувствовал запах гнилой еды.

затыкать

They tried to gag him to stop him from speaking.

Они попытались заткнуть его, чтобы он не говорил.

Additional translations

удушать

душить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

prevent from speaking

gagnoun

Definitions

A piece of cloth or other material used to cover someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise.

The kidnappers used a gag to silence their captive.

A joke or a humorous story, especially one told by a comedian.

The comedian's gag about the airline food had the audience in stitches.

A restriction or censorship imposed on free speech or expression.

The new law was criticized as a gag on the press.

A reflex contraction of the muscles of the throat that prevents choking; the retch reflex.

The dentist's mirror brought on a sudden gag.

gagadjective

Definitions

Intended as a joke or prank; humorous.

They bought him a gag gift for the office party.

Imposing or relating to a restriction on speech or the release of information.

The court issued a gag order to prevent media coverage of the case.