muffle (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌf.əl/
Definition
To make a sound quieter or less clear, often by wrapping something around it or by speaking in a way that makes your voice unclear.
Examples
She tried to muffle her laughter so no one would hear her.
The thick snow muffled their footsteps as they walked through the forest.
He spoke in a muffled voice because he had a sore throat.
How to Use muffle
- muffle sound (collocation)
- To make a sound quieter. — "The heavy curtains muffle the sound of the street."
- muffle a voice (collocation)
- To make someone's voice quieter or harder to understand. — "He muffled his voice to avoid being recognized."
- muffle something in/with something (prepositional phrase)
- To cover something with a material to make it quieter or to hide it. — "She muffled the fragile item in bubble wrap."
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