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Definition mute in British English

mute verb

[transitive] verb
/mjuːt/
1

to make a sound less loud

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
block out muffle mute
1.1

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

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
2

to make something less strong or extreme

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
lessen reduce subside
Definition mute in British English