muzzled
Kept from speaking
Muzzled describes an animal fitted with a muzzle—a device that covers the snout to prevent biting.
By extension, muzzled characterizes anyone or anything that has been silenced or prevented from speaking freely: The press was effectively muzzled by the new regulations.
A muzzled critic or muzzled opposition has been forcibly restrained from expressing views, suggesting suppression rather than voluntary silence.
Silenced by obstruction
- censoredSuppressed from publication
- suppressedForcibly held down
- stifledForcibly held in
- hushedReduced to silence
voiceless · silenced · unheard · speechless · muted · quieted · shushed · tongue-tied
Oppressive, absolute governance
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
- subjugationForcing into submission
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
- dictatorshipUnchecked single-ruler government
totalitarianism · coercion · intimidation · despotism · persecution · domination · suppression · dissent
Animal restraint cord
- collarNeck encirclement
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- snoutBeast's protruding face
biting · aggression · dog · canine · veterinary · grooming · training · obedience
Hooped cylindrical vessel
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- shotgunLong gun firing shot
bore · caliber · discharge · loading · ammunition
gagged
Silenced by obstruction
- censoredSuppressed from publication
- suppressedForcibly held down
- stifledForcibly held in
hushed · voiceless · silenced · unheard · speechless · muted · quieted · shushed · tongue-tied · squelched
tyranny
Oppressive, absolute governance
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
- subjugationForcing into submission
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
dictatorship · totalitarianism · coercion · intimidation · despotism · persecution · domination · suppression · dissent · protest
leash
Animal restraint cord
snout · biting · aggression · dog · canine · veterinary · grooming · training · obedience · protective
barrel
Hooped cylindrical vessel
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- restrainedrestrained, reserved, subdued, controlled, muted
- censorshipbanned books, censored, banned, book banning, book bans
muzzledoutspoken
Freely expressing opinions
uncensored · unsilenced · vocal · uninhibited · free-spoken
- dog muzzle
- muzzle loaderFirearm loaded through barrel
- muzzle velocityProjectile speed at barrel-end
- muzzle loadingCharging firearms from front
- muzzle brakesFirearm attachments reducing recoil
- muzzle blastExplosion exiting barrel