To force someone into complete silence, often through harsh or intimidating means; to gag or shut someone up ruthlessly.
他那滔滔不绝的抱怨，终于被导师一个严厉的眼神豁口截舌了
His endless complaints were finally silenced by his mentor's stern gaze, as if his mouth had been slit and his tongue cut off.
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