muffles; muffled; muffling
1
: to make (a sound) quieter
They tried to muffle the noise.
: to decrease the noise made by (something)
muffle [=suppress] a cough
I could hear their muffled voices from the next room.
a muffled cough
2
chiefly British
: to wrap or cover (someone or something) in clothing or cloth for warmth or protection
She was muffled (up) in a huge overcoat.
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“Muffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/muffle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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