What does deadening mean?
Deadening means present participle and gerund of deaden.
Deadening
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of deaden.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of deaden
- The process by which something is deadened.
- A forest clearing created by girdling the trees.
Example Sentences
Until, of course, the war and its aftermath came to lay their deadening hand on all railway progress.
So, how are we going to persuade the current government that command-and-control is a deadening leadership style which can never deliver the financial results of a liberated rail industry?
The structural theory doesn't only focus on the negations, repressions, disavowals, and deadenings of the ego in the face of its encounters within and without.
Synonyms for deadening
Antonyms for deadening
Related Words
Word Forms
- deadenings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deadening?
Common synonyms include dull, tedious, irksome, wearisome.
What is the opposite of deadening?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use deadening in a sentence?
Until, of course, the war and its aftermath came to lay their deadening hand on all railway progress.
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