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Gagging

/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/

To experience the vomiting reflex.

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verb
  1. 1

    To experience the vomiting reflex.

    "He gagged when he saw the open wound."

  2. 2

    To cause to heave with nausea.

  3. 3

    To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.

  4. 4

    To pry or hold open by means of a gag.

noun
  1. 1

    A gag motion or reflex.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Gagging"

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WordDefinition
muzzlingnounThe act of placing a muzzle on an animal.
oppressionnounThe exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
mockerynounThe action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
suppressionnounThe act or instance of suppressing.
derisionnounAct of treating with disdain.
repressionnounThe act of repressing; state of being repressed.
silencingnounThe act by which something is silenced.
silencenounThe absence of any sound.
mutingnounThe process by which something is muted or silenced.
gag reflexnounA reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.
gurglingnounA gurgling sound.
gaggerynoun(informal) The use of gags or jokes.
gugglingnounA glugging or gurgling sound.
cleave gagnoun(BDSM) A gag consisting of material that is pulled between a person's teeth instead of being tied over the mouth.
ball gagnoun(BDSM) A gag with a rubber or silicone sphere that is strapped into the mouth behind the teeth.
sight gagnoun(film, television, stage performance) A visually presented action or device which causes a humorous response without requiring any accompanying commentary or other speech.
ring gagnoun(BDSM) A gag with a hollow ring that holds the mouth open.
gaspingverbThe act by which one gasps.
gulpingverbThe action of one who gulps.
gurglenounA gurgling sound.

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