muffling Synonyms

repressing subdue strangle stilling stifling stifle soften smother smothering suppressing suppressive swathe censoring wrap up enwrapping soft-pedal tone down asphyxiating wrapping wrap silencing silenced silence deaden deadening dampen dampening damp covering concealing benumbing dulling enfold envelop repress quieting quiet muzzle muting mute mask hush attenuate