gagging
The word “gagging” has 2 syllables: gag-ging.
It's pronounced as /ˈɡæɡɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for gagging?
In the thesaurus, “gagging” has 7 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gagging along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gagging
- choke
- choking
- constrain
- joking
- muzzle
- suppress
- vomiting
Antonyms for gagging
- breathing
- free
- let go
- release
Meanings of gagging
- verb
- To experience the vomiting reflex.
- To cause to heave with nausea.
- To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.
- To pry or hold open by means of a gag.
- To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.
- To choke; to retch.
- To deceive (someone); to con.
- noun
- A gag motion or reflex.
Example Sentences
- The smell from the garbage can had everyone gagging in disgust.
- She hurriedly covered her mouth, gagging at the taste of the bitter medicine.
- The comedian's joke had the entire audience gagging with laughter.
- The pungent odor from the chemical spill had people gagging as they evacuated the area.
- Witnessing the gruesome scene, he found himself gagging at the sight of blood.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gagging, such as: breathing, choke, choking, constrain, free, joking, let go.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.