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muffle

verb

/ˈmʌfəl/

Meaning

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

She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.

muffle the sound

dampen, suppress, soften, silence, quiet

amplify, intensify, increase

muffle sound, muffle voice, muffle laughter, muffle noise

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

to mention things one by one; to list or count

to think about something carefully

to form or cause small waves on the surface of water or spread through like waves

to form letters or words on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil