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

2. Adjective. So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness. "Other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"

Definition of Deadening

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deadening

dead-man's float
dead-men's-fingers
dead-on(a)
dead-stroke
deadbeat
deadbeat
deadbeats
deadbeat dad
deadbolt
deadbolts
deaded
deaden
deadened
deadener
deadeners
deadening (current term)
deadeningly
deadenings
deadens
deader
deaders
deadest
deadeye
deadeyes
deadfall
deadfalls
deadhead
deadheaded
deadheading
deadheads

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