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Synonyms
gag

noun

  1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter: "he told a very funny joke"
  2. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

  1. prevent from speaking out: "The press was gagged"
  2. be too tight: rub or press
  3. tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them: "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
  4. make jokes or quips: "The students were gagging during dinner"
  5. struggle for breath: have insufficient oxygen intake
  6. cause to retch or choke
  7. make an unsuccessful effort to vomit: strain to vomit