muffles

Definitions

To wrap or cover something to deaden or prevent sound.

To make a sound quieter or less distinct.

To restrain, suppress, or deaden the expression of something.

Examples

The thick winter scarf muffles the sound of the howling wind.

He muffles his laughter with a handkerchief so he does not disturb the rest of the class.

Synonyms

dampens silences softens quiets deadens suppresses mutes

Antonyms

amplifies intensifies magnifies boosts accentuates loudens clarifies