un|muz|zle

un|muz|zle
un|muz|zle «uhn MUHZ uhl», transitive verb, -zled, -zling.
1. to take off a muzzle from (a dog or other animal).
2. Figurative. to free from restraint; allow to speak or write freely: »

to unmuzzle the press.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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