muzzle

²muzzle

verb

muz·zledmuz·zling\ˈməz-liŋ, ˈmə-zə-\

Definition of MUZZLE

transitive verb

1

: to fit with a muzzle

2

a : gag <muzzled the regime's critics> b : restrain, restrict <the Pentagon's efforts to muzzle press access — Joe Strupp> <the low prices muzzled competition>

— muz·zler \-lər\ noun

Examples of MUZZLE

1. a dangerous dog that should be muzzled
2. attempts by the government to muzzle the press
3. The company has tried to muzzle its employees by forbidding them to speak to the press.

First Known Use of MUZZLE

15th century

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with MUZZLE

puzzle