muffling

verb

Definition of mufflingnext
present participle of muffle
1
as in muting
to deaden the sound of the walls muffled their conversation so that only a low murmur was heard

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2
as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely the airport had been muffled in fog all morning long

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  1. muting
  2. stifling
  3. enveloping
Verb
  • Setting boundaries and expectations If seeing all the happy, romantic holiday posts feels too difficult, taking a break from social media or muting certain accounts may help, Abrams said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • That part of the evening ended with CBS News, the host network, muting their microphones and moving on.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of muting
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  • At the same time, maintaining strong security without stifling innovation is always a pressing concern for both organizations and governments.
    Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But those constraints can be stifling, often forcing advertisers to stick to predictable storytelling beats that have worked in the past, resulting in ads that can feel generic.
    Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stifling
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  • The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of enveloping
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