ungag

/ˈʌŋˌɡæɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a gag or restraint from someone’s mouth

“The paramedic carefully ungagged the patient before calling for medical help.”

2. verb

to remove a restriction or obstacle

“The new policy ungagged the social media platform from censorship.”

3. verb

to remove a silence or prohibition

“The judge ungagged the witness from speaking the truth.”

4. verb

to release from a gag or restraint

“The actor ungagged the puppet before the live performance.”

Synonyms

  • free
  • release
  • remove

Antonyms

  • gag
  • restrain