bemuzzling
/bɪˈmʌzəlɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of bemuzzle: the act of putting a muzzle on an animal or silencing/restraining someone.
- Bemuzzling the dog is required by law in some cities.
- They are bemuzzling the protesters to prevent unrest.
- The editor is bemuzzling the reporter's controversial article.
adjective
- Tending to silence or restrain; causing someone to be unable to speak freely.
- The company's bemuzzling policy stifles innovation.
- Her bemuzzling comment made everyone uncomfortable.
- The bemuzzling effect of the new law worries activists.
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