verb
deaden
Deaden (verb) means to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
verb
1
To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
2
To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
3
To make soundproof.
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Etymology
From dead + -en. Compare Dutch doden (“to kill”), West Frisian deadzje (“to kill”).
Rhymes for deaden
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What is the meaning of deaden?
"deaden" (verb) means to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
What are the different meanings of deaden?
"deaden" has 3 main meanings: 1. To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle; 2. To become less lively; to diminish (by itself); 3. To make soundproof.