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mute
(m/j//u/t )

adjective (a)

  • Not speaking; uttering no sound; silent.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a deaf person who is unable to speak(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    deaf-and-dumb person, deaf-mute
    source: wordnet30
  • a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • The dung of birds.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • One who does not speak, whether from physical inability, unwillingness, or other cause.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • expressed without speech(adj.all)
    Example:
    A mute appeal.
    Synonym:
    tongueless, unspoken, wordless
    source: wordnet30
  • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    dumb, silent
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    damp, dampen, dull, muffle, tone down
    source: wordnet30
  • To cast off; to molt.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To eject the contents of the bowels; -- said of birds.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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