Synonyms for Muffle

Definition of muffle

noun
  1. a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
verb
  1. conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn"
  2. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

7 synonyms found

Writing tips for "muffle"

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"Muffle" in song lyrics

See how muffle is used in real songs:

  • "Potato over top of the nozzle, to make the sound muffle"
    Big Pokey f/ Lil' O, Godfather — Duck-N-Buss
  • "Sucker speak up, I can't translate ya muffle"
    Bubba Sparxxx — Disappear (Bonus Track)
  • "Potato on the nozzle, so the gun sounds muffle"
    Chris Ward f/ H.A.W.K., Mike D, Godfather — Bonus Track

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