muffle
verb
muf·fle
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muffled;
muffling\ ˈmə-f(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of muffle
1
: to wrap up so as to conceal or protect : envelop
3a
: to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound
muffle the oarlocks
b
: to deaden the sound of
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Examples of muffle in a Sentence
They tried to muffle the noise.
I could hear their muffled voices from the next room.
Recent Examples on the Web
The shift toward aridity over the past two decades has muffled optimism of the past that a vast, fragile desert could be transformed through massive federal projects tapping the river, which drains a 246,000-square-mile swath of the West. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "West wrestles with Colorado River “grand bargain” as changing climate depletes water governed by 1922 compact," 25 Aug. 2019 Airport officials say several of their tenants requested the facility, which muffles the noise when jets test their engines at full blast. — Jason Garcia, orlandosentinel.com, "Universal to get state money to build road to new Epic Universe park | Exclusive," 15 Aug. 2019 The next morning, Santa will deliver gifts from a real sleigh drawn by brother draft horses Pete and Repeat, their hoofbeats muffled by glittering, fresh white snow. — Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019 Any attempts to call for help may have been muffled by the noise from the compressors for the coolers. — Allen Kim, CNN, "A father wants answers after his missing son's body was found in an abandoned grocery store," 24 July 2019 The coolers made so much noise that Murillo-Moncada's cries for help were likely muffled, Danielson said. — al.com, "Nebraska supermarket worker missing 10 years was trapped behind freezer since 2009," 23 July 2019 Gendel muffled it, processing it with electronics to dull his instrument’s acoustic edge and bathe it in close-note harmonies. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Carlsbad Music Festival brings diverse mix of unusual music," 4 Aug. 2019 In front of giant prop amps, Hoppus and Skiba traded the microphone and fumbled through their parts, which were muffled by the amphitheater’s sound system in a way their pristine records never were. — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, "Nobody on stage seemed to be having fun at Lil Wayne and Blink-182’s nostalgia show," 12 July 2019 Noise specialist Tom Zurburg of the Michigan Department of Transportation said the agency is planning to install sound walls to muffle the noise. — Dixita Limbachia, Detroit Free Press, "Sound walls planned for I-75 in Oakland County: What we know," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'muffle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for muffle
muffle
verb
English Language Learners Definition of muffle
: to make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
chiefly British
: to wrap or cover (someone or something) in clothing or cloth for warmth or protection
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muffle
verb
muf·fle
| \ ˈmə-fəl
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muffled;
muffling
Kids Definition of muffle
1
: to deaden the sound of
muffle a cry
2
: to wrap up so as to hide or protect
muffled in a coat
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