🤐muffle

verb
/ˈmʌfəl/

Meaning

to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth

Example Sentences

She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.

Example Expressions

muffle the sound

Synonyms

dampen, suppress, soften, silence, quiet

Antonyms

amplify, intensify, increase

Collocations

muffle sound, muffle voice, muffle laughter, muffle noise

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