muffle (n.)

  1. a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature

    muffle (v.)

  1. conceal or hide; smother a yawn; muffle ones anger; strangle a yawn

    [ Syn: smother , stifle , strangle , repress ]

  2. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

    [ Syn: mute , dull , damp , dampen , tone down ]

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