MUFFLE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

muffle

verb

ˈmə-fəl

Definition of muffle

as in to mute

to deaden the sound of the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard

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as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long

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Recent Examples of muffle Things between David and the other characters are awkward and muffled rather than climactic. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 Polite, slightly puzzling debates over the merits of using concrete in Africa muffle the period’s scalding passions and incandescent dreams. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026 The actress wears a toasty-looking fur hat and sits cross-legged on the floor, the Canadian road traffic muffling her voice slightly. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Buell tried to muffle the sound by putting her hands over her ears. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muffle

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Shot on England’s coasts and countryside, the film favors muted costumes, no makeup and quiet, lingering scenes, presenting Austen’s young women as emotionally immediate and recognizably modern.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Looming in the medium-term future is the team’s punishment, which could run from dramatic to muted.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of mute

Verb

Americana musician Brandi Carlile just wrapped a three-night stint at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and fans who attended the Saturday show got a special surprise when she was joined by ‘90s rock legend Alanis Morissette.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Season 2 wrapped in April and was won by RJ Reynolds, a Project Manager from Texas.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

Verb

Debt acts as a ceiling on private investment, further stifling growth.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The weather served up truly stifling heat, including a stretch of highs in the mid-90s, and a few days of air quality emergency due to wildfire smoke drifting across the upper Midwest.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stifle

Verb

The richness of the palette, according to Kehoe, is perfect for creating a space that will envelop all who enter.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelop

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Because their earliest years are spent shrouded in clouds of dust, these nascent stars can be hard to spot.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The stables, or caballeriza, meanwhile, are a more modern, minimalist affair than the main house, with a handful of private gardens shrouded behind fresh, fledgling hedgerows and gray subway-style bathroom tiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

As more formulations enter the category, the broad GLP-1 label can encompass medications with different designs and delivery methods.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The Wondaween name comes from Monáe’s creative collective, the Wondaland Arts Society, which encompasses Wondaland Pictures, Records, Games and more.

— Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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