Definitions:

1. A device used to prevent someone from speaking. NOUN
   • The kidnapper used a gag to silence his victim.
2. A humorous joke or an act intended to make people laugh. NOUN
   • The comedian's new gag had the audience roaring with laughter.
3. The experience of retching or chocking sensation. VERB
   • She gagged on the bitter medicine.
4. The reflex action of retching or choking. NOUN
   • The unpleasant smell made him gag.
5. To prevent someone from speaking, usually by using a physical restraint. VERB
   • They gagged the prisoner to keep him quiet.
6. To suppress or prevent the dissemination of information. VERB
   • The government tried to gag the press during the investigation.

Synonyms:

• choke
• heave
• jest
• muzzle
• prank
• quip
• retch
• silence
• suppress

NearBy Words:

• gaga
• gagarin
• gaggle
• gagman
• gagster
• gagwriter