deadens

"The loud music from the party next door deadened the sound of my daughter's piano practice. "

""Lively," my grandmother's lively, always filled the room with stories about her childhood. "

"The heavy rain diminished the size of the garden flowers. "

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

"The house's exterior needed a fresh coat of render. "

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"The door closed by itself"

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

"The band soundproofed their practice room so the neighbors wouldn't hear the loud music. "

"The thick blanket served as a muffle, absorbing the noise from the busy street outside. "

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "