HyperDic: deadened

English > 2 senses of the word deadened:
ADJECTIVEalldeadened, deaddevoid of physical sensation
alldeadenedmade or become less intense
English > deadened: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDevoid of physical sensation; numb.
Example "she felt no discomfort as the dentist drilled her deadened tooth"
Synonymdead
Broaderinsensitivenot responsive to physical stimuli
Spanishaliviado, amortiguado
English > deadened: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmade or become less intense.
Example"the deadened pangs of hunger"
Broaderdullnot keenly felt

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