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deaden
verb dead·en \ˈde-dən\
: to make (something) weaker or less noticeable
dead·eneddead·en·ing \ˈded-niŋ, ˈde-dən-iŋ\
Full Definition of DEADEN
transitive verb
1
: to impair in vigor or sensation : blunt <deadened his enthusiasm> <deadened the pain>
2
a : to deprive of brilliance b : to make vapid or spiritless <oxygen deadens wine> c : to make (as a wall) impervious to sound
3
: to deprive of life : kill
intransitive verb
: to become dead : lose life or vigor
— dead·en·er \ˈded-nər, -dən-ər\ noun
— dead·en·ing·ly \-niŋ-lē, -dən-iŋ-\ adverb
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First Known Use of DEADEN
1613
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deaden
verb dead·en \ˈde-dən\
dead·eneddead·en·ing
Definition of DEADEN for Kids
: to take away some of the force of : make less <Medicine will deaden the pain.>
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