muffle

[muhf-uhl] / ˈmʌf əl /

VERB

suppress, make quiet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dampen deaden envelop hush mute muzzle soft pedal squelch stifle subdue tone down

STRONG

conceal cover cushion decrease drown dull gag hide mellow quieten silence smother soften wrap

WEAK

put the lid on shut down sit down on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage free increase let go release

STRONG

disclose divulge expose lay bare let out open reveal show tell uncover unwrap

WEAK

blab let loose

Example Sentences

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Her voice was muffled by the fact that she was deep within the wardrobe.

From Literature

My energy is quickly sapping away, and the last thing I hear is Autumn’s muffled voice from above.

From Literature

He stayed hunched against the wall and spoke in a muffled voice.

From Literature

Her muffled voice emerged through her fingers, one strained syllable at a time.

From Literature

His mother’s voice was muffled by the door and music.

From Literature