Gag dream meaning is explained below using 10 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke

If you are gagged in the mouth, the dream manifests your inability to express yourself as you wish about a particular subject. Similarly, there may be something important that you want to say but do not know how. However, the meaning of this dream may be the opposite. Your unconscious could be alerting you to remain silent. (See MOUTH)

The dreams in which an obstacle that hinders communication appears often presage misunderstandings. You must be wary of rumors.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Many people have difficulty in expressing their emotions, so a gag in dreams may symbolize the underlying emotional difficulty that prevents us from doing so. This might, for instance, be childhood trauma or the feeling that we will not be listened to.

To gag, as in experiencing nausea, suggests we are trying to get rid of negative feelings.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

This follows the pattern of most obstacle dreams; if you got rid of the gag or managed to speak in spite of it, you will overcome your difficulties.

If your dream involved gagging someone else, or others who were gagged, it is a warning that if you are not more discreet, you may have to defend yourself against damaging gossip.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: If we are being gagged in a dream then there is a strong possibility that in waking life we are being prevented from expressing an opinion over something we feel to be important.

If we are doing the gagging then we will be suppressing our ability to speak clearly or honestly.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

From a spiritual perspective a gag is anything that stops us from communicating effectively. This will encompass both negative and positive aspects; that is, when prudence dictates that we say nothing or when an external condition forcibly restrains us.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Klaus Vollmar

Restriction and lack of freedom, similar to Cage, Prison, Shackles. Restricted movements are particularly emphasized here.

Folklore: A dream about obstacles.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 7 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream that there is a Gag in your mouth is an obstacle omen.

If you do not succeed in getting free, then you may expect serious trouble ahead.

Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Gillian Holloway

If you dream of having a gag put in your mouth, you will find that you have many obstacles to overcome in business and family life.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 9 — Raymond Buckland

To dream thai your mouth is gagged or covered in some way means that you will be kissed in the near future.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Unable to say what one means.

2. A warning to keep quiet.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin