Muffle: meaning, definitions and examples

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muffle

[ ˈmʌfəl ]

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sound

To make a sound quieter, usually by covering or wrapping something around it.

Synonyms

dampen, dull, hush, mute

Examples of usage

He muffled the sound of his phone by putting it under a pillow.
The thick curtains muffled the noise from the street outside.

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clothing

A piece of cloth used to wrap around something to deaden sound or to protect from cold.

Synonyms

cover, shield, wrap

Examples of usage

She put on a muffle to keep her ears warm in the winter.
The muffle around the microphone reduced the background noise.

Translations

Translations of the word "muffle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abafar

🇮🇳 मंद करना

🇩🇪 dämpfen

🇮🇩 meredam

🇺🇦 глушити

🇵🇱 tłumić

🇯🇵 消す (けす)

🇫🇷 étouffer

🇪🇸 amortiguar

🇹🇷 boğmak

🇰🇷 완화하다

🇸🇦 يخمد

🇨🇿 tlumit

🇸🇰 tlmiť

🇨🇳 消音 (xiāoyīn)

🇸🇮 dušiti

🇮🇸 deyfa

🇰🇿 бәсеңдету

🇬🇪 ჩახშობა

🇦🇿 boğmaq

🇲🇽 amortiguar

Word origin

The word 'muffle' originated from Middle English 'moufle', which meant a thick glove or a muff. Over time, it evolved to mean to wrap or cover something for the purpose of deadening sound or protecting from cold. The verb form of 'muffle' has been in use since the 16th century, while the noun form has a more recent history. Today, 'muffle' is commonly used in contexts related to soundproofing, insulation, and protection from noise.