Difference between Stifle and Muffle

What is the difference between Stifle and Muffle?

Stifle as a noun is a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses. while Muffle as a noun is anything that mutes or deadens sound.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hind knee of various mammals, especially horses. A bone disease of this region.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To interrupt or cut off. To repress, keep in or hold back. To smother or suffocate. To feel smothered etc. To die of suffocation.

Example sentence: Conscience is our unerring judge until we finally stifle it.

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 Stifle or Muffle in your sentence.