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muzzle

[muhz-uhl] / ˈmʌz əl /
NOUN
covering for control
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NGOs have criticised the move as an attempt to muzzle criticism of corruption.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

AT&T then sued BBB National Programs, of which NAD is a division, accusing the group of seeking to muzzle free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

She previously told the BBC she'd be "more successful if I wore a muzzle" after a backlash to her comments about "creepy" fan behaviour and taking a break to focus on her wellbeing.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

The three professors waged a legal battle against The Times for more than two years to muzzle the report by the Hueston Hennigan law firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

He staggered back a few steps and buried his muzzle in a patch of new clover, chewing the sprouts to cleanse the foul odor from his sensitive nasal passages.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker