Collocations for "muzzle"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "muzzle" in context.
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muzzle
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- the [sharp, wide] muzzle of a dog
- a [dog, bulldog, Rottweiler, greyhound] with a muzzle
- the dog has to wear a muzzle
- put the muzzle on his dog
- muzzles for (dangerous) dogs
- all [big, dangerous] dogs have to wear a muzzle
- [tighten, loosen, strap on, check] the muzzle
- check the straps on the muzzle
- check the muzzle straps
- tried to [shake, get] the muzzle off
- tried to shake off the muzzle
- fined for not putting a muzzle on the dog
- the dog [wasn't wearing, didn't have] a muzzle
- doesn't wear a muzzle [at home, in the garden]
- muzzle your [dog, rottweiler, pet]
- muzzle a [dangerous, uncontrollable] [dog]
- dogs must be muzzled [outdoors, in the park, in public areas, at all times]
- muzzle to [prevent, protect, avoid]
- muzzled their [voices, opinion, freedom of speech]
- the [government, leaders, censors] muzzled their [voices]
- muzzle the [press, public, protesters]
- muzzled by [violence, new laws, bans]
'muzzle' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):