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 Patmos would divide the open warehouse space into smaller rooms, add pipes and support infrastructure and install sound-muffling materials. — Ilana Arougheti june 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Plus, stone helps muffle any surrounding city sounds, creating a truly serene escape. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 But these suites are also closest to the elevators, and the historic walls don’t adequately muffle the sounds of other guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Nolan's team and IMAX worked together to create a special housing for the camera to muffle the sound of its operation. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for muffle

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Shadows will soften, colors will become muted, and daylight will take on an unusual quality that many first-time eclipse watchers find surprising.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Next is a crisp 39% clearance on the Soundcore Space A40 noise-cancelling earbuds, a set of pocket-sized acoustic shields designed to instantly mute external chaos.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

Definition of mute

Verb

Police say the mother wrapped a metal chain around the child's waist, secured the other end to the property's fence and left her there before driving away.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Grace most recently wrapped the new Amazon MGM feature film Fiona, starring as the titular role.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of wrap

Verb

The openness was in stark contrast to the defensive, tactical precision and gnawing tension that make the matches surrounding this one so captivating, but which can stifle some of sport’s beauty and brilliance.

— Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Party leaders, Wangchuk’s wife and supporters accuse authorities of ‘abducting’ him to stifle a growing protest movement, as police flood main protest with barricades and paramilitary forces.

— Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of stifle

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In January, Banco Santander, Spain’s largest financial institution, moved to pull back the shroud of mystery that had enveloped the marquee collection.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
In this home, Michelle Woolley Sauter, principal designer and owner of One Coast Design in Charleston, South Carolina, used the same color on the walls as the ceiling, enveloping the space in a cozy warm beige.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of envelop

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Snow rooms, enclosed caverns of ice and snow, sometimes incorporating gently falling flakes, are the latest at-home flex for some of the world’s wealthiest, according to the New York Times.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Sometimes several families live enclosed within the same mass of turf.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026

Definition of enclose

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Suitable to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, the potential dining options encompass Korean, Mexican, Caribbean, Southern, Italian and a scad of other cuisines.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
In option 1, the new West High School zone would encompass West Little Rock and a region north of Interstate 630 including much of the Heights and part of Hillcrest.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2026

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