muzzling Meaning & Definition
What Does Muzzling Mean?
Muzzling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of muzzle. As a noun, it means The act of placing a muzzle on an animal.
Muzzling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of muzzle
Muzzling as a Noun
- The act of placing a muzzle on an animal.
Verb
- To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
- To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.
- To veil, mask, muffle.
- To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.
- To bring the muzzle or mouth near.
Synonyms of Muzzling
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Muzzling synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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muzzling (plural muzzlings)