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abafada

[a.ba.FA.da]
adjectivefemininepl: abafadas
muffled, stifled, suppressed
1. Describing a sound that is muffled or not clearly heard; dampened
She spoke in a muffled voice.
Ela falou com uma voz abafada.
2. Describing something that is suppressed, hidden, or kept from expression
His anger remained suppressed throughout the meeting.
Sua raiva permaneceu abafada durante a reunião.
3. Describing an atmosphere or environment that feels stuffy or suffocating
The room felt stifling and uncomfortable.
A sala tinha uma atmosfera abafada e desconfortável.
Synonyms
sufocadareprimidasilenciosacontidaencoberta
Antonyms
claraaudívelexpressamanifestadafresca

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abafada
Common usage across Brazil
Portugal
abafada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

voz abafada - muffled voice
riso abafado - suppressed laughter
discussão abafada - hushed discussion
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