noun, verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

hush, dampen, muffle

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Example Sentences

Example:She attempted to muffle the sound, but her voice only served to hush it further.

Definition:To make silence or stop a noise.

From hush

Example:The thick curtains muffled the sound and dampened the noise outside.

Definition:To reduce intensity or effectiveness.

From dampen

Example:The clutch was muffled to dampen the sound of the engine.

Definition:To make less audible or perceptible.

From muffle