muzzler
One who gags
A muzzler is someone or something that muzzles—that silences, restrains, or suppresses.
The word typically describes a person or force that prevents free expression: The new editor was a muzzler of dissent.
It can also refer literally to one who puts a muzzle on an animal.
More subdued in volume
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- hushAbsence of sound
- stiflerOne who subdues
Animal restraint cord
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- bridleEquine control harness
- bitSmall amount or portion
- gagMouth restraint or jest
tether · collar · strap · binding · cage · confinement · restriction · constraint
Forcible prevention or concealment
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
- redactionObscuring sensitive text
- censorOne who suppresses content
- banOfficial restriction on something
proscription · blacklist · bowdlerize · sanitization · expurgation · forbidden · taboo · newspeak
One who manages something
- trainerOne who conditions others
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
taming · dominance · authority · management · regulation · compliance · enforcement · submission
quieter
More subdued in volume
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- hushAbsence of sound
leash
Animal restraint cord
gag · tether · collar · strap · binding · cage · confinement · restriction · constraint
suppression
Forcible prevention or concealment
ban · proscription · blacklist · bowdlerize · sanitization · expurgation · forbidden · taboo · newspeak · stifling
handler
One who manages something
- trainerOne who conditions others
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
command · taming · dominance · authority · management · regulation · compliance · enforcement · submission · conditioning
muzzlermegaphone
Portable voice amplifier
amplifier · loudspeaker · bullhorn · microphone · broadcaster
muzzlerliberator
One who frees others
emancipator · enabler · encourager · amplifier · publisher
- 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
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