muffle -
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
Anna muffled her ears with her hands so she wouldn't have to hear the loud noises from the construction workers.
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squeal -
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
Pigs are known for squealing in the same way that dogs are known for barking.
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squeak -
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.
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crackle -
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.
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howl -
To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
The dog howled loudly at the moon.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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shush -
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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clatter -
Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.
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growl -
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat
Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.
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howl -
A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc.
The wolf's howl echoed across the snowy field.
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
