muffle
Pronunciation: [ˈmʌfəl]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She muffled the sound of the alarm by placing a pillow over it.
Example
He didn't muffle his laughter, and everyone turned to look at him.
Example
How can we muffle the noise from the construction outside?
Context: "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.
Example
He muffled his excitement when he heard the surprise news.
Example
She couldn’t muffle her anger, and it showed on her face.
Example
Why are you trying to muffle your feelings about the situation?
Context: "clothing"
(noun) a soft cloth or material that you wear around your neck to keep warm. It’s like a big cozy scarf.
Example
In winter, I always wear my favorite muffle to stay warm.
Example
He forgot his muffle at home and felt very cold outside.
Example
Is that your new muffle you’re wearing?
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