Synonyms of GAGING

verb

1. place a bet on

   • BACK12
   • GAGE6
   • STAKE9
   • GAME7
   • PUNT6

   Also: bet on.

2. prevent from speaking out

   • GAG5
   • MUZZLE26

3. be too tight; rub or press

   • CHOKE14
   • GAG5
   • FRET7

4. tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

   • GAG5
   • MUZZLE26

5. make jokes or quips

   • GAG5
   • QUIP15

6. struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

   • GAG5
   • CHOKE14
   • STRANGLE9
   • SUFFOCATE17

7. cause to retch or choke

   • GAG5
   • CHOKE14

8. make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

   • GAG5
   • HEAVE11
   • RETCH10