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(transitive) To silence (a person) by placing one's hand over their mouth..
Use handgag when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Handgag means (transitive) To silence (a person) by placing one's hand over their mouth..
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Use handgag where its definition matches the intended context.
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