transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmə-fəl ]
transitive verb
( muf·fled ; muf·fling ˈmə-f(ə-)liŋ)
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