muffle
1 of 2verb/ˈmə.fəl/
Forms:muffles,muffling,muffled,muffled
1
to make a sound quieter or less distinct
transitive- The new insulation has effectively muffled the external traffic sounds.
- Adding a thick layer of fabric can muffle the loud sound of footsteps.
- The carpet successfully muffled the echo in the room.
- The ongoing rain was muffling the city noises.
2
to dampen or suppress the volume of a source of sound by covering or wrapping it
transitive- The musician muffled the drum with a piece of cloth to create a softer, more subdued tone during the performance.
- The sound engineer muffled the microphone to prevent feedback during the live concert.
- The old car's rattling engine was muffled with duct tape to minimize its noise pollution on the road.