Deaden: meaning, definitions and examples

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deaden

[ ˈdɛd(ə)n ]

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sound

To make something less loud or intense. It can also mean to make something less sensitive or responsive.

Synonyms

dampen, mute, soften

Examples of usage

He used earplugs to deaden the noise of the construction site.
The medication deadened the pain in his leg.
The cold weather deadened her sense of touch.

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emotion

To make someone feel less strong emotions.

Synonyms

diminish, dull, numb

Examples of usage

The bad news deadened her spirits.
The constant rejection deadened his enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "deaden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amortecer

🇮🇳 मृत करना

🇩🇪 betäuben

🇮🇩 mematikan

🇺🇦 знеболювати

🇵🇱 znieczulić

🇯🇵 麻痺させる (まひさせる)

🇫🇷 engourdir

🇪🇸 insensibilizar

🇹🇷 hissettirmemek

🇰🇷 무감각하게 하다

🇸🇦 تخدير

🇨🇿 znecitlivět

🇸🇰 znecitlivieť

🇨🇳 麻痹 (má bì)

🇸🇮 omrtvičiti

🇮🇸 deyfa

🇰🇿 жансыздандыру

🇬🇪 დაყრუება

🇦🇿 hissizləşdirmək

🇲🇽 insensibilizar

Word origin

The word 'deaden' originated from the combination of 'dead' (meaning without life) and the suffix '-en' (used to form verbs). It first appeared in the 16th century in English.