Synonyms for

Muffled

Verb / ˈmʌfʌld / Another word for muffled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to deaden or soften the sound of

Synonyms & similar words

smother dull tonedown stifle damp muffle muted strangle dampen repress softened mute deadened dulled muted softened suppressed dampened hushed muzzled quenched smothered stifled silenced quieted

Example sentences

  1. The boy muffled his screams by burying his face in his pillow.
  2. She muffled her voice with a scarf to avoid being recognized.
  3. The sound of the engine was muffled by the thick walls of the garage.
  4. The protesters were muffled by the police.
  5. He muffled the sound of his snoring with a white noise machine.

Quotes

  • His voice was muffled, as if he were shouting from the bottom of a well.
  • The silence was deep, muffled, as if the dead were already sleeping.
  • The sound of the waves was muffled by the fog.

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