muzzling

Definition of muzzlingnext
present participle of muzzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muzzling
Verb
  • The festival was first accused of censoring political talk when prominent attendees, including jury president Wim Wenders, declined to discuss politics.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This is Charley self-censoring.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Simmons said Tarrant families are tired of O’Hare’s bullying, silencing and antics.
    Rachel Royster March 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The city put out a news release naming her and accusing her of endangering lives, disrupting civic engagement, silencing residents, intimidating, and interfering with democracy.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Muzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muzzling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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