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knebeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

Senses

knebeln is used for these senses in English:

  • hog-tie (figuratively) To render helpless.

gag — full definition

  1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
  2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
  3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
  4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
  5. verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.
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