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unmuzzle

[ uhn-muhz-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

unmuzzled, unmuzzling.
  1. to remove a muzzle from (a dog, cat, etc.).
  2. to free from restraint, as speech or expression.


unmuzzle

/ ʌˈʌə /

verb

  1. to take the muzzle off (a dog, etc)
  2. to free from control or censorship
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of unmuzzle1

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 2 + muzzle
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"If officers are now told to go out and look for unmuzzled XL bullies, something will have to give," Ms Connolly told the BBC.

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Since 31 December last year, it has been illegal to keep an XL bully off the lead or unmuzzled in public, as well as breeding, selling or abandoning them.

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It was a small sign that Gorbachev, having unmuzzled the opposition, would struggle to control the pace and direction of the process he had started.

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She held her breath as the shrieking hyena was brought forth—when unmuzzled, its cackle could paralyze the human body—but fortunately, Baaz did not suggest a live demonstration.

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The citations carry penalties ranging from $30 for not having a license to $1,000 for having an unmuzzled pit bull.

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