mute

B1 noun

us /mjut/

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A person who does not have the power of speech.

The girl left, and presently returned, followed by two male mutes, to whom the Queen made another sign.
A hired mourner at a funeral; an undertaker's assistant.

He asked about the undertaking business, and how many mutes went down with Lady Estrich’s remains […]
An object for dulling the sound of an instrument, especially a brass instrument, or damper for pianoforte; a sordine.
An electronic switch or control that mutes the sound.
A mute swan.
An action of muting, especially in a discussion forum as a penalty for breaking rules.

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