mute
/mjut/
verb
- To make a sound quieter or completely silent; to turn off the sound of a device.
- She muted the television when the phone rang.
- Please mute your phone during the movie.
- He muted the microphone before coughing.
- To reduce the intensity or force of something; to soften.
- His criticism was muted by his gentle tone.
- The colors of the sunset were muted by the fog.
- The thick curtains muted the noise from the street.
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noun
- A device used to soften or silence the sound of a musical instrument.
- The violinist used a mute to create a softer tone.
- She practiced with a mute so she wouldn't disturb the neighbors.
- The trumpeter placed a mute in the bell of his horn.
- A person who does not speak, especially due to a physical condition.
- In the old story, the mute communicated through sign language.
- The hospital had a special ward for mutes.
- He was born a mute but learned to write beautifully.
adjective
- Not speaking or not able to speak; silent.
- He stood mute, unable to find the right words.
- The witness was mute with fear.
- The child remained mute during the entire meeting.
- Not expressed in speech or sound; unspoken.
- The painting conveyed a mute sadness.
- Her mute appeal for help was clear in her eyes.
- They exchanged a mute agreement with a nod.
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