Deaden
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛdən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deaden is a verb meaning (transitive) To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
Meaning
(transitive) To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
- (transitive) To make soundproof.
Example Sentences
deaden sound
deaden the pain
deaden the senses
to deaden a wall or a floor
Word Forms
- deadens
- deadening
- deadened
Synonyms for deaden
Depending on context, synonyms include blunt, mute, damp, muffle, girdle, dampen.
Antonyms for deaden
Common opposites include invigorate, enliven, liven.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include muffle, blunt, mute, dampen, damp, girdle.
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