Muffle and Subdue

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Muffle

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

Nearby Words: muffled, muff, muffler, muffling

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Muffle is a synonym for subdue in dampen topic. Sometimes you can use "Muffle" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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