muffle | Definition of muffle

Synonyms and Antonyms of muffle

1 to deaden the sound of

the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard

Synonyms of muffle

Words Related to muffle

insulate, soundproof

dampen, mellow, soften, subdue, tone (down)

Near Antonyms of muffle

amplify, boost, deepen, enhance, heighten, increase, magnify, step up, strengthen

Antonyms of muffle

2 to surround or cover closely

the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long

Synonyms of muffle

bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose (also inclose), encompass, enfold, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap

Words Related to muffle

embed (also imbed), encase

blanket, overlay, overspread

camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask

circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms of muffle

bare, denude, expose, strip