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Muzzling: meaning, definitions and examples

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muzzling

 

[ ˈmʌzəlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal rights

A device, typically a strong strap or cage, that covers an animal's mouth to prevent it from biting or making noise.

Synonyms

mouth guard, muzzle, restraint

Examples of usage

  • The activists demanded a ban on the use of muzzling in dog training.
  • The muzzling of wild animals in circuses is considered inhumane.
Context #2 | Verb

censorship

To restrain or control the freedom of speech or expression.

Synonyms

gag, silence, suppress

Examples of usage

  • The government is accused of muzzling the press.
  • The new law threatens to muzzle online criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "muzzling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amordaçar

🇮🇳 मुँह बंद करना

🇩🇪 mundtot machen

🇮🇩 membisukan

🇺🇦 надягати намордник

🇵🇱 zakładać kaganiec

🇯🇵 口輪をつける

🇫🇷 museler

🇪🇸 poner bozal

🇹🇷 ağızlık takmak

🇰🇷 재갈을 물리다

🇸🇦 كمامة

🇨🇿 nasadit náhubek

🇸🇰 nasadiť náhubok

🇨🇳 戴口套

🇸🇮 namestiti nagobčnik

🇮🇸 setja múl

🇰🇿 тұмсық салу

🇬🇪 ნიღბის დადება

🇦🇿 ağızlıq taxmaq

🇲🇽 poner bozal

Word origin

The word 'muzzling' has its origins in the Middle English word 'musel', which meant 'snout or mouth'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to putting a muzzle on an animal to prevent it from biting or making noise. Over time, the term has been extended to include the concept of restraining or controlling speech or expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,784, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.