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muzzle Antonyms
Opposite of muzzle
Because the opposite of muzzle shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To prevent a person or group from expressing their opinions or disseminating information freely.
Usage Example
"The new legislation was heavily criticized as an attempt to unmuzzle the independent press."
Strongest
unmuzzle
Strong
liberate
free
encourage
• verb (Context 2)
To fit a restrictive device over the snout of an animal to prevent it from biting, eating, or barking.
Usage Example
"The law requires owners to unmuzzle certain breeds of dogs when walking them in public parks."
Strongest
unmuzzle
• noun (Context 3)
The open discharging end of the barrel of a firearm.
Usage Example
"The hunter carefully pointed the breech of the rifle toward the ground while walking."
Strongest
breech
Strong
butt
Similar words to muzzle
Words similar to muzzle shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
snout
gag
silence
censor
stifle
suppress
squelch
nose
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Muzzle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/muzzle