ADJECTIVE | all | deadened, dead | devoid of physical sensation |
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all | deadened | made or become less intense |
Meaning | Devoid of physical sensation; numb. | |
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Example | "she felt no discomfort as the dentist drilled her deadened tooth" | |
Synonym | dead | |
Broader | insensitive | not responsive to physical stimuli |
Spanish | aliviado, amortiguado |
Meaning | made or become less intense. | |
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Example | "the deadened pangs of hunger" | |
Broader | dull | not keenly felt |
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