muffle

/ˈmʌfəl/
verb
  1. To make a sound quieter or less clear, often by covering something.
    • He tried to muffle his cough during the quiet movie.
    • She used a thick blanket to muffle the noise from the street.
    • The heavy curtains helped muffle the sound of the rain against the windows.
  2. To wrap or cover something to keep it warm or protected.
    • She muffled the baby in a soft blanket before going outside.
    • They muffled the fragile vase in bubble wrap for the move.
    • The hiker muffled his face with a scarf against the cold wind.
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