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deaden

 

[ ˈdɛd(ə)n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: dead, deadbeat, deadline, deadliness, deadlock, deadly, deadness, deadpan, undead.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,224 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.