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muffling
UK
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
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/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
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muffling
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that deadens sound or insulates against cold.
Synonyms
muffling
muffled
dampening
damping
muting
silencing
deadening
softening
stifling
smothering
subduing
attenuating
sound-dampening
soundproofing
muffling
noun
mufflings
pl
заглушение
The muffling of the engine noise made the ride more pleasant.
Заглушение шума двигателя сделало поездку более приятной.
приглушение
The muffling of the sound was achieved by adding extra insulation.
Приглушение звука было достигнуто за счет добавления дополнительной изоляции.
Additional translations
приглушенность
Synonyms
dampening
softening
muting
silencing
deadening
muffle
verb
muffling
Gerund
muffled
Past Simple
muffled
Past Participle
muffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌf.əl/
US
/ˈmʌf.əl/
заглушать
The thick walls muffle the sound of the traffic outside.
Толстые стены заглушают звук уличного движения.
приглушать
He tried to muffle his laughter during the serious meeting.
Он пытался приглушить свой смех во время серьезной встречи.
укутывать
She muffled herself in a warm blanket to stay cozy.
Она укуталась в теплое одеяло, чтобы оставаться в тепле.
Additional translations
обертывать
загородить
подавлять
Synonyms
dampen
mute
soften
deadening
stifle
silence
dull
Antonyms
amplify
expose
reveal
Definitions
muffling
gerund / present participle
That serves to muffle; reducing sound or insulating against cold.
Heavy drapes had a muffling effect on the room's acoustics.
muffling
noun
The act or process of wrapping or covering something to reduce sound or keep it warm.
The muffling of the engine noise made the ride much more pleasant.
A covering or wrap used to deaden sound or keep something warm.
The muffling around the pipes prevented them from freezing during the winter.
muffle
verb
To wrap or cover for warmth or protection.
She muffled herself in a thick scarf to keep warm during the winter walk.
To make a sound quieter or less distinct.
He tried to muffle his cough during the performance so as not to disturb the audience.
Figuratively, to suppress or keep from being expressed openly.
She managed to muffle her frustration and responded with a calm voice.
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