verb
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Synonyms
Examples
- Stifle your curiosity
verb
make moist
Synonyms
Examples
- The dew moistened the meadows
verb
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Synonyms
verb
reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
verb
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Synonyms
Examples
- muffle the message
verb
check
Examples
- keep in check (a fire)
verb
lessen in force or effect
Synonyms
Examples
- soften a shock
- break a fall