Muffle Meaning in English
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Definition
To make a sound quieter or less clear, usually by covering something, or to wrap something up to keep it warm.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with sound: "muffle a sound/voice/cry." Can also be used physically ("muffle yourself in a coat"). Formal/neutral register; often implies intentional quieting, not total silence. Don't confuse with "muddle" (to mix up).
Spanish: amortiguar - ahogar (sonido)Portuguese (BR): abafar - amortecer (som)Portuguese (PT): abafar - amortecer (som)Chinese (Simplified): 压低（声音）- 使（声音）变小Chinese (Traditional): 壓低（聲音）- 使（聲音）變小Hindi: दबाना (आवाज़) - धीमा करनाArabic: يكتم - يُخفت (الصوت)Bengali: নিম্নগামী করা - চাপা দেওয়া - জড়িয়ে রাখাRussian: приглушать - заглушатьJapanese: 和らげる - 覆って消すVietnamese: làm nhỏ lại - bọc lạiKorean: 약하게 하다 - 감싸다Turkish: boğmak (ses) - sarıp sarmalamakUrdu: دبانا - لپیٹناIndonesian: làm dịu - làm nhỏ lại - quấn (giữ ấm)
Example Sentences
Please muffle your phone before entering the theater.
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She used a pillow to muffle the noise from next door.
basic
In winter, I muffle myself in a warm scarf.
basic
You can still hear their music, but the walls muffle most of the sound.
natural
He tried to muffle his laughter during the serious meeting.
natural
A heavy blanket will muffle the sound of the rain a bit.
natural