Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
muffle
verb
/ˈmʌfəl/
Definition
To deaden or soften a sound; to wrap something up to keep it warm or quiet.
Examples
- She used a blanket to muffle the sound of the wind.
- He spoke in a muffled voice, barely audible over the noise.
- They tried to muffle the cries of the baby so as not to disturb the neighbors.
Meaning
To reduce the intensity of a sound or to cover up something to prevent it from being heard or seen.
Synonyms
- Dampen
- Mute
- Deadening
- Stifle
- Suppress
