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MUTE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Mute.

How to pronounce mute:

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Mute - as a noun

A deaf person who is unable to speak

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deaf-and-dumb persondeaf-mute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deaf person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acoustic device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mute - as an adjective satellite

Expressed without speech

Example: "A mute appeal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
silent6tongueless11unspoken14wordless12

Unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dumb9silent6

Mute - as a verb

Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damp9dampen11dull5muffle14tone down

Mute - as an adjective

Not having the power of speech; dumb.

Silent; not making a sound.

Not uttered; unpronounced; silent; also, produced by complete closure of the mouth organs which interrupt the passage of breath; said of certain letters.

Not giving a ringing sound when struck; said of a metal.

Example Sentences

"The mute stood silently in the corner of the room."
"The movie portrayed a deaf mute as the lead character."
"The mime artist communicated through gestures as a mute."
"The doctor recommended speech therapy for the mute patient."
"He used sign language to communicate with the mute girl."
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Word Game Points

Is MUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is MUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mute is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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