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deadening

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Deadening (noun) means the process of making something duller, quieter or less intense.

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1
The process of making something duller, quieter or less intense.
2
An open patch in a forest made by killing the bark of the trees so they die standing.
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What is the meaning of deadening?
"deadening" (noun) means the process of making something duller, quieter or less intense.
What is another word for deadening?
Other words for "deadening" include impairment, constipation, stultification.
What are the different meanings of deadening?
"deadening" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of making something duller, quieter or less intense; 2. An open patch in a forest made by killing the bark of the trees so they die standing.

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