Difference between Dampen and Muffle

What is the difference between Dampen and Muffle?

Dampen as a verb is to make damp or moist; to make slightly wet. while Muffle as a verb is to mute or deaden a sound, making it harder to hear

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet. To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen. To become damp; to deaden.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Anything that mutes or deadens sound.A warm piece of clothing for the hands.A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To mute or deaden a sound, making it harder to hearTo wrap up for warmth, protection or security

We hope you now know whether to use Dampen or Muffle in your sentence.