bemuzzle
/bɪˈmʌzəl/
verb
- To put a muzzle on (an animal).
- The vet had to bemuzzle the frightened dog before treating its injured paw.
- In some countries, owners must bemuzzle certain breeds of dogs in public places.
- She carefully bemuzzled the horse to prevent it from biting during the examination.
- To silence or restrain (a person or group) from speaking or expressing opinions.
- Critics accused the company of trying to bemuzzle whistleblowers with legal threats.
- The dictator tried to bemuzzle the press by passing strict censorship laws.
- The school's policy seemed designed to bemuzzle student debate on controversial topics.
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