What is another word for Muffling?
Pronunciation: [mˈʌflɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "muffling" refers to the act of making something softer or less audible. There are several synonyms for this word, including dampening, muting, quieting, hushing, and suppressing. Dampening refers to reducing the intensity of a sound by adding a material that absorbs or deadens the sound waves. Muting means stopping or reducing a sound, often by covering or disconnecting the sound source. Quieting implies making something less noisy or disturbing, while hushing usually means making someone be quiet. Suppressing involves reducing or subduing something, such as a sound or an emotion, often with force or control. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the act of making something less audible or softer.
