deadening

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English

Definitions

verb

To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
To make soundproof.“to deaden a wall or a floor”

noun

The process by which something is deadened.
A forest clearing created by girdling the trees.

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Synonyms

impairment stultification dull tedious tiresome ho-hum wearisome slow uninteresting irksome boring deadness benumbment numbedness deafmute deadhandedness

Associated

quieter conditioning feeling seats wheels rear weight reduce material interior materials removed

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