Definitions of mute:

  • noun:   a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
  • noun:   a deaf person who is unable to speak
  • verb:   deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  • adjective:   expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate
    Example: "A mute appeal"
  • adjective:   lacking power of speech
  • adjective:   unable to speak because of hereditary deafness