muffling

Definitions

The act of deadening, muting, or reducing the volume of a sound.

The process of wrapping or covering something to provide warmth or protection.

The act of restraining or suppressing the expression of something.

Examples

She tried muffling her laughter by pressing a pillow against her face.

The thick snow was muffling the sound of the city traffic outside.

Synonyms

dampening softening silencing muting deadening suppressing stifling

Antonyms

amplifying magnifying intensifying boosting clarifying sharpening resounding