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Stifle, as a sound (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deaden

(Other definitions for deaden that I've seen before include "Dampen" , "Benumb" , "Kill" , "Damp down; make less sensitive" , "Muffle impact" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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