muffle

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a sound softer or less distinct.

  - "The crowd muffled their cheers during the moment of silence."
  - "He muffled his laugh so as not to disturb the baby."

• Verb

  To cover or wrap something to keep it quiet or hidden.

  - "The thief muffled himself in a blanket before breaking into the house."
  - "The teacher muffled the student's mouth to prevent him from speaking out of turn."

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Pronunciation

1. /mʌfl̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241804"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muffle
puff , stuff , rough , enough

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Variants

List of all variants of muffle that leads to same result
muffle , muffled , muffles , muffling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'mufflan' meaning 'to muffle, to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'muffle' is also used in the world of sports to describe a type of padding used to protect athletes from impact.

2. In the medical field, 'muffle' is used to describe a condition where a person's speech is difficult to understand due to a lack of clear articulation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quiet: Related to the concept of quietness or silence.

2. Cover: Related to the act of covering or hiding something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'muffle' has been used to describe the silence or quietness of a scene or the act of hiding or covering something. In art, 'muffled' colors are those that are soft and muted.

How to Memorize "muffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize wrapping or covering something to muffle a sound or hide it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muffle' with the idea of quietness or silence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Muffle Means Make Fewer Loud Sounds' to remember the meaning of the word.

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