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Gagging
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Simple meaning
What does Gagging mean?
Gagging means choking, retching, or being unable to speak.
Dictionary definition
Choking, retching, or being stopped from speaking.
Example sentences
Gagging in a sentence
easy
The bad smell made the campers start gagging.
medium
The actor pretended to be gagging during the comedy scene.
hard
In a serious context, gagging can describe blocked speech or a strong choking reaction.
Synonyms
Words like Gagging
chokingHaving trouble breathing or swallowing.
retchingReacting as if about to vomit.
silencingStopping someone from speaking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
speakingUsing words freely.
breathing easilyNot choking or retching.
Word family
Gagging word family
Base word
gag
verb
gagging
Ongoing form.
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Practice 1
What does gagging mean?
Gagging means gagging means choking, retching, or being unable to speak.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gagging correctly?
Gagging describes an ongoing choking or retching reaction.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gagging?
Retching is closest when gagging describes a strong reaction to an unpleasant smell or taste.
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