1gag 
/ˈgæg/ verb
gags; gagged; gag·ging /ˈgæg/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.
▪ The hostages were bound and gagged. [=their hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged] 2 [+ obj] : to prevent (someone) from speaking freely or expressing opinions
▪ The government is trying to gag the press. 3 [no obj] a : to vomit or feel as if you are about to vomit : to feel as if what is in your stomach is going to come up into your mouth
▪ The smell (almost) made me gag. — often + on ▪ She was gagging on the fumes. [=the fumes were causing her to gag]
b : to be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat : choke — often + on ▪ He gagged on a hot dog.
▪ The hostages were bound and gagged. [=their hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged]
▪ The government is trying to gag the press.
▪ The smell (almost) made me gag. — often + on ▪ She was gagging on the fumes. [=the fumes were causing her to gag]
b : to be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat : choke — often + on ▪ He gagged on a hot dog.
