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Definition mute in American English

mute verb

[transitive] verb
/mjut/
1

to make a sound less loud

Example

The thick carpet muted the noise coming from the apartment below.

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1.1

to make the sound of a musical instrument softer and less loud, especially by using a mute

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2

to make something less strong or extreme

Example

The country's past record mutes any hopes for a diplomatic solution.

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Definition mute in American English