muzzling
/ˈmʌzlɪŋ/ · muzz.ling
verb
- To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting. The veterinarian muzzled the aggressive dog to prevent it from biting the nurse.
- To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor. The government muzzled the opposition by imposing strict media censorship.
- To veil, mask, muffle. The thick fog muzzled the city, making it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
noun
- The act of placing a muzzle on an animal. The act of muzzling the dog was a necessary precaution to prevent it from biting the children.
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Did you know? The term 'muzzling' is often used in the context of politics, where governments or institutions may use censorship or gag orders to silence opposition or criticism.