deaden

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(dead-en) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to make something less alive or less active.

Example Sentence

I took some herbs to deaden the pain.

More Example Sentences

He tried to deaden his pain with medicine.

Synonyms

dampen; mute; dull

Antonyms

enhance; stimulate; excite

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Rhymes

  • deaden
  • headen
  • hedden
  • leaden
  • ledden
  • ledonne
  • peaden
  • peden
  • redden
  • seddon
  • shedden
  • snedden
  • sneddon
  • whedon
  • yeadon

  • armageddon
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