muzzle synonyms

muzzle

v.

  1. To fasten a muzzle upon

    cage, sheathe, cover, wrap, muffle, envelop, deaden; see also bind 1, gag 1.

    Antonyms release*, unfasten*, unbind. *

  2. To silence

    gag, restrain, trammel, stifle, restrict, repress, suppress, check, stop, stop one's mouth, hush, still, shush*; see also prevent, quiet 2.

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