muffle

muf·fle

verb \ˈmə-fəl\

muf·fledmuf·fling\ˈmə-f(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of MUFFLE

transitive verb

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

4

: keep down, suppress <muffled her anger>

Examples of MUFFLE

1. They tried to muffle the noise.
2. I could hear their muffled voices from the next room.

Origin of MUFFLE

Middle English muflen

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to MUFFLE

Synonyms: mute, stifle

Antonyms: unmuffle

Related Words: insulate, soundproof; pad; dampen, mellow, soften, subdue, tone (down); baffle; smother

Near Antonyms: amplify, boost, deepen, enhance, heighten, increase, magnify, step up, strengthen

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Rhymes with MUFFLE

duffel, ruffle, scuffle, shuffle, snuffle, truffle