Muffle and Soften

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Muffle verb - To deaden the sound of.

Usage example: the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard

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Soften is a synonym for muffle in deaden topic. In some cases you can use "Soften" instead a verb "Muffle", when it comes to topics like suppress.

Nearby Words: muffled, muff, muffler, muffling

Soften verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Muffle is a synonym for soften in lessen topic. Sometimes you can use "Muffle" instead a verb "Soften".

Nearby Words: soft, softness, softly, softening, softy

muffle sounds

soften sounds

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