n.
Pronunciation: ' m ə -f ə l
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: muf · fled ; muf · fling \ ' m ə -f( ə -)li ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English muflen
Date: 15th century
1 : to wrap up so as to conceal or protect : ENVELOP
2 obsolete : BLINDFOLD
3 a : to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound < muffle the oarlocks> b : to deaden the sound of
4 : KEEP DOWN , SUPPRESS < muffled her anger>