MUFFLES Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

muffles

verb

present tense third-person singular of muffle

as in mutes

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

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as in wraps

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

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Recent Examples of muffles Although the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can be seen, said meteorologist Grant Gilmore, formerly of WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025

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Verb

One press on the stem plays/pauses media or answers/mutes a call.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
The boom automatically mutes the microphone when lifted and can answer incoming calls simply by being lowered.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of mutes

Verb

So, while all the other men in the crew stand around doing nothing, Moe steps in to tell the guy to leave — once calmly, then more aggressively — and then takes off his belt and wraps it around his hand.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Concourse’s slate also includes Parish starring Nicolas Cage, Dane Dehaan and Alexandra Shipp, which wraps production this week in Minnesota, and Vision Board starring Lucy Hale, which is currently in pre-production.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of wraps

Verb

Perhaps her biggest challenge is combating the misconception that cystic fibrosis has been cured, which stifles investment into new treatments.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stifles

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The resort's address, in the heart of Banff National Park overlooking glacier-fed Lake Louise, envelops guests in nature.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
The tulle material at the front envelops the foot, creating a soft and delicate appearance.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelops

Verb

Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.

— Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of shrouds

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Despite its shorter length, the structure encloses approximately 25 percent more volume than mammalian vaults.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of encloses

Verb

The eighteen-meter-tall brick curve that encases the altar has a tremendous body, nearly ominous in its presence, that imparts an intuitive understanding—even amid the doubt—that what provides shelter necessarily does so through strength.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Priced at $120 and launching Sunday, Chavarria’s limited-edition version encases the candle in a black ceramic vessel — versus its original white one — and features a custom Willy Chavarria medallion.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of encases

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The mothership series, created by Stephen Hillenburg, originally debuted in 1999 and has grown into a massive multi-media franchise that encompasses TV shows, movies, games, merchandise, a Broadway musical, and more.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
The Zaha Hadid Foundation encompasses 300,000 objects from the late architect’s life, from paintings, architectural models, sketchbooks, letters and even her wardrobe (which includes Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto pieces).

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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