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MUTED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being or made softer or less loud or clear

Example:

muted trumpets

Synonyms:

dull; muffled; muted; softened

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

soft ((of sound) relatively low in volume)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a softened tone

Example:

a quiet reprimand

Synonyms:

hushed; muted; quiet; subdued

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

soft ((of sound) relatively low in volume)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb mute

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