muffled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb conceal or hide
   muffle; strangle; stifle; smother; repress.
   
   • smother a yawn
   • muffle one's anger
   • strangle a yawn
2. verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
   dampen; mute; muffle; damp; tone down; dull.
   
3. adjective satellite being or made softer or less loud or clear
   muted; softened; dull.
   
   • the dull boom of distant breaking waves
   • muffled drums
   • the muffled noises of the street
   • muted trumpets
4. adjective satellite wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy
   
   • children muffled almost to the eyebrows

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