Top synonyms for “gag”: choke, fret, heave, jape, jest, joke, laugh, muzzle, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
- (noun)a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter“he told a very funny joke”
- (verb)make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
- (verb)cause to retch or choke
- (verb)struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake“he swallowed a fishbone and gagged”
- (verb)make jokes or quips“The students were gagging during dinner”
- (verb)tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them“The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair”
- (verb)be too tight; rub or press“This neckband is choking the cat”
- (verb)prevent from speaking out“The press was gagged”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "gag"?
Common synonyms for "gag" include choke, fret, heave, jape, jest, joke. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "gag" mean?
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
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