a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
make jokes or quips
to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
cause to retch or choke
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them