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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

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sizzle - (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.

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hiss - A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

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hush - A silence

A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.

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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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screech - A loud, harsh, piercing cry

When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.

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grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

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mutter - To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.

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ruckus - A disturbance or commotion

When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.

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croon - To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner

In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.