muffle

verb
UK: /ˈmʌfl/
US: /ˈmʌfl/

  1. To make a sound quieter or less clear.

    1. I tried to muffle the alarm clock with a pillow.
    2. Thick curtains can help muffle the noise from the street outside, creating a more peaceful environment.

  2. To wrap something in order to keep it warm or quiet.

    1. Muffle the baby in a blanket.
    2. She tried to muffle her face with a scarf as she walked through the crowded market.

  3. To prevent something from being fully expressed or known.

    1. The government tried to muffle the scandal.
    2. His attempts to muffle criticism only made the situation worse in the long run.

Synonyms

deaden dampen hush silence soften suppress wrap enfold
muffle noun

  1. A pad or wrapping used to deaden sound.

    1. Put a muffle on the drum.
    2. The sound engineer added a muffle to the microphone to reduce background noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muffle" in English means: To make a sound quieter or less clear., To wrap something in order to keep it warm or quiet., To prevent something from being fully expressed or known..

The phonetic transcription of "muffle" is /ˈmʌfl/ in British English and /ˈmʌfl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muffle": deaden, dampen, hush, silence, soften, suppress, wrap, enfold.

Example usage of "muffle": "I tried to muffle the alarm clock with a pillow.". More examples on the page.