gag

1. v. t. To stop the mouth of, by thrusting sometimes in, so as to hinder speaking; hence, to silence by authority or by violence; not to allow freedom of speech to. Source: opted

2. v. t. To pry or hold open by means of a gag. Source: opted

3. v. t. To cause to heave with nausea. Source: opted

4. v. i. To heave with nausea; to retch. Source: opted

5. v. i. To introduce gags or interpolations. See Gag, n., 3. Source: opted

6. n. Something thrust into the mouth or throat to hinder speaking. Source: opted

7. n. A mouthful that makes one retch; a choking bit; as, a gag of mutton fat. Source: opted

8. n. A speech or phrase interpolated offhand by an actor on the stage in his part as written, usually consisting of some seasonable or local allusion. Source: opted

9. n. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter Source: wordnet

10. n. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting Source: wordnet

11. v. prevent from speaking out Source: wordnet

12. v. be too tight; rub or press Source: wordnet

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