muf·fle 
/ˈmʌfəl/ verb
muf·fles; muf·fled; muf·fling /ˈmʌfəl/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to make (a sound) quieter
▪ They tried to muffle the noise. : to decrease the noise made by (something) ▪ muffle [=suppress] a cough ▪ I could hear their muffled voices from the next room. ▪ a muffled cough 2 chiefly Brit : to wrap or cover (someone or something) in clothing or cloth for warmth or protection
▪ She was muffled (up) in a huge overcoat.
▪ They tried to muffle the noise. : to decrease the noise made by (something) ▪ muffle [=suppress] a cough ▪ I could hear their muffled voices from the next room. ▪ a muffled cough
▪ She was muffled (up) in a huge overcoat.
