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attutire

to muffle, to deaden

verb aht-too-TEE-reh Rare

Also means

to soften, to cushion

Usage Note

Attutire most often appears in reflexive constructions or with abstract objects — attutire il dolore (to dull the pain), attutire i rumori (to muffle sounds). It conveys gradual reduction rather than complete elimination, so it pairs naturally with noise, pain, or emotional impact. The reflexive attutirsi means 'to subside' or 'to fade away.'

Examples

"Il tappeto attutisce i rumori del pavimento."

Natural Translation

The rug muffles the floor noises.

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