Mute and Subdue

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Mute

Mute verb - To deaden the sound of.

Usage example: closing the windows muted the traffic noise so we could get to sleep

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Subdue is a synonym for mute in muffle topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Mute", when it comes to topics like restrain, increase, dampen, tone down.

Nearby Words: muted, muteness, muting, mutely

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Mute is a synonym for subdue in increase topic. You can use "Mute" instead a verb "Subdue", if it concerns topics such as dampen.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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people	mute people	subdue people
band	mute band	subdue band

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