gagged
Gagged is a term that refers to the act of preventing someone from speaking or communicating. This can be achieved through various means, most commonly by placing an object in the mouth or covering the mouth and nose. The primary purpose of gagging is to silence an individual, making them unable to cry out, speak, or otherwise make noise.
Historically, gagging has been employed in a variety of contexts. In legal settings, it has sometimes been
Beyond its use in restraint, "gagged" can also be used metaphorically. In a political or social context,