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muffles

4 definitions • 4 examples

1

to make a sound quieter and less clear:

Examples:

The house has double-glazed windows to muffle the noise of aircraft.

2

to make something less strong or clear:

Examples:

The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation.

3

to wear thick warm clothes in order to keep warm:

Examples:

I was muffled up against the cold in a scarf and hat.

4

to make a sound quieter and less clear:

Examples:

Ted and I looked at each other with open mouths and muffled our laughs in our sleeves.

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