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deaden
Deaden (verb) means to make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
verb
1
To make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
"Routine can deaden one’s enthusiasm."
"Thick curtains deaden the sound of traffic."
"Painkillers helped to deaden the pain."
2
To grow weaker or less intense on its own.
3
To stop sound from passing through something.
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Etymology
Formed from dead and -en. Compare Dutch doden ("to kill") and West Frisian deadzje ("to kill").
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What is the meaning of deaden?
"deaden" (verb) means to make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
What is another word for deaden?
Other words for "deaden" include girdle, damp, blunt, dampen.
What is the opposite of deaden?
The opposite of "deaden" is enliven.
What are the different meanings of deaden?
"deaden" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something weaker, quieter or less intense; 2. To grow weaker or less intense on its own; 3. To stop sound from passing through something.
