muzzle
1 antonym for muzzle — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
“The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food.”
gag
gun muzzle
2. verb
To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.
“Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press.”
Opposites
unmuzzle
Antonyms
unmuzzle
How to use muzzle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
muzzle a dog
muzzle the press
gun muzzle
Etymology
From Old French musel/museau, ultimately from Late Latin mūsus ("snout") — the same root that gives French museau today.
Full origin of muzzle →Frequently asked questions
What does “muzzle” mean?
The word “muzzle” means an animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating. In plain terms, literally, the covering on an animal's snout; figuratively, silencing someone so they can't speak out.
How do you pronounce “muzzle”?
“Muzzle” is pronounced MUH-zuhl (/ˈmʌzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “muzzle” in a sentence?
Here is “muzzle” used in a sentence: “The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food.”
What part of speech is “muzzle”?
Depending on how it is used, “muzzle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “muzzle” come from?
The word “muzzle” comes from Late Latin. From Old French musel/museau, ultimately from Late Latin mūsus ("snout") — the same root that gives French museau today.
Is “muzzle” a common word?
“Muzzle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “muzzle” have?
“Muzzle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
