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muffled
adjective /ˈmʌf.l̩d/Definition
(Definition of muffled adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Silence & quiet
Synonyms and related words:
- hush noun
- hushed adjective
- muffle verb (MAKE LESS CLEAR)
- mute verb
- muted adjective (NOT LOUD)
- noiseless adjective
- quiet adjective
- quiet noun
- quieten verb
- quietly adverb
- silence noun (NO SPEAKING)
- silence noun (QUIET)
- silent adjective (QUIET)
- soundless adjective
- subdued adjective (NOT STRONG)
- trail away/off phrasal verb
- under your breath idiom
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