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Definition of Deadening
1. Noun. The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).
Exact synonyms: Constipation, Impairment, Stultification
Generic synonyms: Debasement, Degradation
Derivative terms: Deaden, Deaden
Generic synonyms: Debasement, Degradation
Derivative terms: Deaden, Deaden
2. Adjective. So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness. "Other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"
Exact synonyms: Boring, Dull, Ho-hum, Irksome, Slow, Tedious, Tiresome, Wearisome
Similar to: Uninteresting
Derivative terms: Boringness, Dullness, Tediousness, Tedium, Tedium, Tiresomeness
Similar to: Uninteresting
Derivative terms: Boringness, Dullness, Tediousness, Tedium, Tedium, Tiresomeness
Definition of Deadening
1. [n -S]