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gags

UK
/ɡæɡz/
US
/ɡæɡz/

Translations

gagnoun

gags

pl

gags
pl
UK
/ɡæɡ/
US
/ɡæɡ/
He used a gag to stop the leak in the pipe.
Он использовал затычку, чтобы остановить утечку в трубе.
The kidnapper used a gag to silence the victim.
Похититель использовал кляп, чтобы заставить жертву замолчать.
The comedian's gag made the audience laugh.
Шутка комика заставила аудиторию смеяться.
Additional translations
удушение
запрещение
Synonyms
humor
witticism
funny story
joke
prank
jest
quip
gagverb

gags

gagged
Past Simple
gagged
Past Participle
gagging
Gerund
UK
/ɡæɡ/
US
/ɡæɡ/
They tried to gag him to stop him from speaking.
Они попытались заткнуть его, чтобы он не говорил.
He started to gag when he smelled the rotten food.
Он начал давиться, когда почувствовал запах гнилой еды.
Additional translations
удушать
душить
Synonyms
choke
suffocate
stifle
muffle
prevent from speaking

Definitions

gagnoun
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.
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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