deaden
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for deaden, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from dead and -en. Compare Dutch doden ("to kill") and West Frisian deadzje ("to kill").
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