Block out
Cover
Cover verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Even her loved ones look away and cover their ears, trying to block out the sights and sounds of her agony.
Source: Mercy Kill -
Hence, why Sh'Okanabo wanted to block out the sun so it wouldn't interrupt his plans to cover the world with Kanabo drones again.
Source: Weakened by the Light - Autism spectrum disorders can cause extreme sensitivity to sound, and people on the autism spectrum sometimes cover their ears and hum to block out irritating sounds.
Source: Ignoring by Singing
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