unmuzzle

[ uhn-muhz-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, un·muz·zled, un·muz·zling.

1. to remove a muzzle from (a dog, cat, etc.).
2. to free from restraint, as speech or expression.

unmuzzle

/ ʌnˈmʌzəl /

verb

1. to take the muzzle off (a dog, etc)
2. to free from control or censorship

Word History and Origins

Origin of unmuzzle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + muzzle

Example Sentences

They think the old man will be well enough to unmuzzle before noon, but he's been acting like a bad case of dog-days all morning.

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