
Muffle
Diminished Clarity
Muffling affects sound quality, often making words difficult to understand.

During the play, the actor's lines were muffled by the thick curtains.
Intentional Act
Muffling is usually deliberate, such as to avoid being overheard.

He muffled his phone's ringtone in the library.
Partial Silence
Muffling reduces noise but does not eliminate it entirely.

She muffled the alarm clock's sound with a pillow.
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