Lessen and Muffle

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Muffle and lessen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muffle" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Muffle

Muffle verb - To deaden the sound of.

Lessen and muffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Muffle".

Nearby Words: muffled, muff, muffler, muffling
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