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Definition of muzzling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal controlRare the act of putting a restraint on an animal's mouthRare
- Muzzling is required for aggressive dogs in public.
2.
censorshipRare the act of stopping someone from expressing ideasRare
- The muzzling of journalists sparked public outrage.
Adjective
1.
restrictiveRare causing restraint or silence, often metaphoricallyRare
- The new law had a muzzling effect on free speech.
2.
censoringRare restricting freedom of expressionRare
- The muzzling policies were criticized by activists.
Origin of muzzling
Old English, musle (muzzle)
Examples of muzzling in a sentence
Muzzling of certain breeds is enforced in the apartment complex. The muzzling of critics intensified during the election season. Employees protested the muzzling of staff on social media. The policy had a muzzling impact on journalists. Critics argue that the regulation is muzzling innovation. The muzzling of the press was alarming.
They opposed the muzzling regulations.
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- French:musellement, censurant, ...
- German:Maulkorbzwang, einschränkend, ...
- Italian:museruolatura, restrittivo, ...
- Spanish:poner un bozal, restrictivo, ...
- Portuguese:colocação de focinheira, restritivo, ...
- Chinese:戴嘴套, 压制性的, ...
- Japanese:口輪装着, 抑制的な, ...
- Arabic:تَكميم, مُقَيَّد, ...
- Hebrew:חֲסִימַת פֶּה, מַשְׁתִּיק, ...
- Russian:надевание намордника, сдерживающий, ...
- Ukrainian:надягання намордника, обмежувальний, ...
- Hindi:थूथनी बाँधना, प्रतिबंधात्मक, ...
Definition of muzzle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal restraintdevice placed over an animal's mouth to prevent biting or eating
- The dog wore a muzzle during the vet visit.
2.
firearmTECH. end of a gun barrel where bullets exitTECH.
- The soldier cleaned the muzzle of his rifle.
3.
animal faceRare protruding part of an animal's face with nose and mouthRare
- The dog's muzzle was wet from the rain.
Verb
1.
animal restraintplace a device over an animal's mouth to prevent biting
- They muzzled the dog before the walk.
2.
speech restraintsuppress or restrain someone's speech or expression
- The government tried to muzzle the press during the crisis.
Images of muzzle
device placed over an animal's mouth to prevent biting or eating 
end of a gun barrel where bullets exit 
protruding part of an animal's face with nose and mouth
Expressions with muzzle
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restrain oneself from speaking or expressing opinions
He decided to wear a muzzle during the meeting.
the open end of a gun barrel
He pointed the gun muzzle at the target.
speed of a projectile leaving a firearm
The rifle has a high muzzle velocity.
describing a gun loaded at the front of the barrel
The soldier carried a muzzle-loading rifle into battle.
burst of gas, light, and smoke from a gun when fired
The muzzle blast was visible in the dark.
device on a gun reducing recoil by redirecting gases
The rifle's muzzle brake made shooting more comfortable.
kinetic energy of a projectile leaving a gun
The rifle's muzzle energy determines its stopping power.
Origin of muzzle
Old French, musel (snout)
Examples of muzzle in a sentence
A muzzle was necessary to control the aggressive dog. The hunter checked the muzzle for any obstructions. A flash appeared at the muzzle when the gun fired. The cat's muzzle twitched as it sniffed the air. A fly landed on the horse's muzzle, causing it to shake its head. The vet muzzled the aggressive cat for safety.
Farmers often muzzle sheepdogs to prevent accidents. They tried to muzzle the outspoken activist. The new law aims to muzzle dissenting voices.
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- French:muselière, museler, ...
- German:Maulkorb, einen Maulkorb anlegen, ...
- Italian:museruola, mettere la museruola, ...
- Spanish:bozal, amordazar, ...
- Portuguese:focinheira, amordaçar, ...
- Chinese:口套, 戴上口套, ...
- Japanese:口輪, 口輪をつける, ...
- Arabic:كِمامة, كَمَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְסוֹם, לָשִׂים זַמָּם, ...
- Russian:намордник, надевать намордник, ...
- Ukrainian:намордник, надягати намордник, ...
- Hindi:मुखपट्टी, मुँह पर थूथनी लगाना, ...
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