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mutchkin

mute


Definition: Meaning of, mute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / mjuːt /

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  1. written someone who is mute does not speak, or refuses to speak [=  silent]
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  2. old-fashioned someone who is mute is unable to speak
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
mute muted muted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
muting mutes
[transitive]
  1. formal to make the sound of something quieter, or make it disappear completely
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  2. to make a musical instrument sound softer
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  3. formal to reduce the level of criticism, protest, discussion etc that is happening
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mute mutes
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  1. a small piece of metal, rubber etc that you place over or into a musical instrument to make it sound softer
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  2. old-fashioned someone who cannot speak
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mute used in phrases

  • deaf mute (noun)
    1. old-fashioned, not polite someone who is unable to hear or speak
  • deaf-mute (adjective)
    1. lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
    deaf-mute (noun)
    1. a deaf person who is unable to speak
  • mute swan (noun)
    1. soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated
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