nounmasculinepl: abafadores
silencer; muffler; something that stifles or suppresses
1. A device or object used to muffle, dampen, or reduce sound
The car's muffler is an effective abafador of engine noise.
O silencioso do carro é um eficaz abafador do ruído do motor.
2. Something that suppresses, stifles, or prevents expression or freedom
The censorship was seen as an abafador of free speech.
A censura era vista como um abafador da liberdade de expressão.
3. A lid or cover used to smother flames or extinguish fire
Use the metal abafador to extinguish the small fire.
Use o abafador de metal para apagar o pequeno fogo.
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