muffle
intermediateB2/ˈmʌf.əl/ · muf-fle
To deaden (a sound or noise) or to make it softer.
Meanings
To deaden (a sound or noise) or to make it softer.
آواز یا شور کو کم یا مدھم کرنا۔
دبانا
dabana
Common Collocations
- muffled voice
- muffled sound
- muffled cry
Example Sentences
She tried to muffle her laughter during the serious conversation.
اس نے سنجیدہ گفتگو کے دوران اپنی ہنسی دبانے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne sanjida guftagu ke doran apni hansi dabane ki koshish ki.
The thick walls muffle the noise from the street outside.
موٹی دیواریں باہر کی سڑک سے آواز کو دباتی ہیں۔
Moti deewarein bahar ki sadak se awaaz ko dabati hain.
He placed a blanket over the speakers to muffle the sound.
اس نے آواز دبانے کے لئے اسپیکروں پر کمبل ڈالا۔
Us ne awaaz dabane ke liye speakers par kambal dala.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of muffling a sound, like putting a soft blanket over a loud speaker.
Imagine someone placing a pillow over a loud speaker to make it quieter.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "moflen" — to wrap up or cover
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from Middle English and has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of muffling or covering sound.