muzzle
noun
the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
has muzzled
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present perfectof muzzle (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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According to Inc.'s Bruce Crumley, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are “reportedly looking to reacquire the beloved ice cream brand, claiming its corporate owner has muzzled the company's social activism.”
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2025
Prince Muhammad has muzzled the more independent ones.
From Economist ● Jul. 12, 2018
A mercurial figure of 43, Torrijos has muzzled the press and banned all political parties.
From Time Magazine Archive
"He has muzzled you there, Repton," said Rawlins, laughing.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
