bemuzzled

/bɪˈmʌzəld/
adjective
  1. Wearing a muzzle (of an animal).
    • The bemuzzled wolf was safely transported to the wildlife sanctuary.
    • All dogs in the park must be kept on a leash and bemuzzled.
    • The bemuzzled dog waited patiently outside the store.
  2. Silenced or restrained from speaking or expressing opinions.
    • The bemuzzled opposition party had no way to challenge the government's decision.
    • The bemuzzled journalist could only write about approved topics.
    • Protesters felt bemuzzled by the new restrictions on public assembly.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of bemuzzle.
    • The government bemuzzled the dissident by confiscating his passport.
    • She bemuzzled her own curiosity and decided not to ask any more questions.
    • The zookeeper bemuzzled the lion before the vet arrived.
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