| ADJECTIVE | all | deadened, dead | devoid of physical sensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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