mordaça — 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
mordaça is used for these senses in English:
- gag A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
gag — full definition
- noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
- noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
- noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
- verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
- verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.
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