muffledstep
nounUK /ˈmʌfəld stɛp/
US /ˈmʌfəld stɛp/
A muffled step is a quiet footstep that sounds soft and dull.
I heard a muffled step behind me in the dark hallway.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A step taken while trying to make no noise.
She crossed the room with a muffled step so she wouldn't wake the baby.
3. The dull sound of a foot landing on something soft.
The muffled step on the thick carpet gave him away.
4. A quiet, careful movement of the feet.
His muffled step told me he was trying not to be heard.