Mute and Magnify

Mute

Mute verb - To deaden the sound of.
Usage example: closing the windows muted the traffic noise so we could get to sleep

Magnify is an antonym for mute.

Nearby Words: muted, muteness, muting, mutely

Magnify

Magnify verb - To add to the interest of by including made-up details.

Mute is an antonym for magnify.

Common collocations

sound mute sound magnify sound
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