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Past tense for to retch or (nearly) vomit from feeling nauseous
“Their odor was foul, and Adam wanted to gag from the stench.”
Past tense for to struggle for breath
“It is infernally hot, and I am about to gag from the smoke.”
Past tense for to clog or smother an opening, especially someone's mouth to silence them
“In order to stop him from bringing disgrace upon his relatives, they gag his mouth with a piece of cloth.”
Past tense for to silence someone by gagging them, literally or figuratively
“I would not for a moment attempt to gag him or prevent him from speaking his piece.”
Past tense for to hamper or hinder the speech, ability or development of
“It's essentially being used as an effort to gag his ability to exercise his rights.”
Past tense for to tell a joke or talk in a playful manner
“While emptying bin bags, we'd gag and joke about needing gloves.”
Past tense for to regulate or keep under control
Past tense for to hide or refuse to disclose information
Past tense for to close or block an opening
Silenced or restrained, as if with a gag
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