CEFR B1

deadened

verb

Meaning

To make something less strong, intense, or painful.

Examples

The anesthetic was used to deaden the pain during the surgery.
He tried to deaden his feelings of guilt by focusing on his work.

Synonyms: dull, numb, muffle, blunt

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deadened (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈded.ən/

Definition

To make something less strong, intense, or painful.

Examples

The anesthetic was used to deaden the pain during the surgery.
He tried to deaden his feelings of guilt by focusing on his work.
The thick walls helped to deaden the noise from the street.

How to Use deadened

deaden the [noun] (collocation): To reduce the intensity or effect of a noun. — "The thick carpet helped deaden the sound of footsteps."

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