abafar — meaning in English

English meaning

• lift verb To raise something to a higher position.
• muffle noun Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
• suppress verb To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.

Senses

abafar is used for these senses in English:

• lift To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
• muffle (transitive) To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
• muffle (transitive, dated) To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.
• suppress To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

lift — full definition

1. verb To raise something to a higher position.
2. verb To remove or cancel a restriction, ban, or rule.
3. verb To steal something, especially casually or without much effort.
4. noun British English word for an elevator: a device for carrying people or goods between floors.
5. noun A free ride in someone else's vehicle.

muffle — full definition

1. noun Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
2. noun A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
3. noun A boxing glove.
4. noun A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)

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