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to unmuzzle

to unmuzzle

8.8
Take off a device on a dog's nose that stops it from biting
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈmʌzəl/
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  • The owner decided to unmuzzle the dog after they left the park.

Examples

  • The trainer unmuzzled the dog after the session.

  • Please unmuzzle the dog before letting it outside.

  • I watched as the handler unmuzzled the German shepherd for its break.

  • Make sure you unmuzzle your dog gently to avoid startling it.

  • After a long walk, we decided to unmuzzle our dog so he could enjoy some fresh air.

  • The shelter staff quickly unmuzzled the excited puppies to let them socialize with visitors.

  • Once they arrived at the park, they unmuzzled their dog to ensure he could run freely off-leash.

Antonyms

to muzzle
3 5.8

To put a cover over a person's or animal's mouth to stop them biting

Surface Forms

unmuzzle infinitive
unmuzzled past
unmuzzled past participle
unmuzzling present participle
unmuzzles third person singular

Morphology

unmuzzle = muzzle (transparent) = un + muzzle

The verb is formed by productive negational prefix 'un-' added to the verb 'muzzle', yielding the clear meaning 'remove a muzzle'.

Etymology

Unmuzzle starts with un-, a small word that means 'remove' or 'reverse', and ends with muzzle, which is 'a cover for the mouth' on a dog. So unmuzzle simply means to take off a muzzle and let the dog open its mouth.