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Definition 1:
To put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person’s mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc. .
Examples:
The hostages were bound and gagged. [=their hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged]
Definition 2:
To prevent (someone) from speaking freely or expressing opinions .
Examples:
The government is trying to gag the press.
Definition 3:
To vomit or feel as if you are about to vomit :to feel as if what is in your stomach is going to come up into your mouth often + on .
Examples:
The smell (almost) made me gag.
She was gagging on the fumes. [=the fumes were causing her to gag]
Definition 4:
To be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat :choke often + on .
Examples:
He gagged on a hot dog.
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