muffle
Pronunciación: [ˈmʌfəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «sound»
(verb) to make a sound quieter or softer. Imagine you have a loud toy, and you cover it with a blanket to make it less noisy.
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She muffled the sound of the alarm by placing a pillow over it.
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He didn't muffle his laughter, and everyone turned to look at him.
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How can we muffle the noise from the construction outside?
Contexto: «emotion»
(verb) to hide or stop showing feelings or thoughts. It’s like when someone feels sad but tries not to show it on their face.
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He muffled his excitement when he heard the surprise news.
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She couldn’t muffle her anger, and it showed on her face.
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Why are you trying to muffle your feelings about the situation?
Contexto: «clothing»
(noun) a soft cloth or material that you wear around your neck to keep warm. It’s like a big cozy scarf.
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In winter, I always wear my favorite muffle to stay warm.
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He forgot his muffle at home and felt very cold outside.
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Is that your new muffle you’re wearing?
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