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muzzle Antonyms
Opposite of muzzle
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• 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 liberate the independent press."
Strong
liberate
Weak
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 unleash certain breeds of dogs when walking them in public parks."
Weak
unleash
• 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
Similar words to muzzle
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to muzzle vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
snout
silence
censor
stifle
gag
nose
barrel
restrain
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Muzzle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/muzzle