Muffle has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
2
Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
Verb
1
suppress in order to conceal or hide
"smother a yawn"
"muffle one's anger"
"strangle a laugh"
"repress a cry of fear"
2
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
3
To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
Example Sentences
"smother a yawn"
verb
"muffle one's anger"
verb
"strangle a laugh"
verb
"repress a cry of fear"
verb
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