muffle
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.muf·fle
transitive verb \ˈmə-fəl\muf·fledmuf·fling \ˈmə-f(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of MUFFLE
1
: to wrap up so as to conceal or protect : envelop
2
obsolete : blindfold
3
a : to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound <muffle the oarlocks> b : to deaden the sound of
Examples of MUFFLE
- They tried to muffle the noise.
- I could hear their muffled voices from the next room.
Origin of MUFFLE
Middle English muflen
First Known Use: 15th century
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