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deaden

dead·en

deaden

 
pronunciation:
de dn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: deadens, deadening, deadened
definition: to make less painful or intense.
This pill will deaden the pain.
synonyms:
numb
similar words:
abate, alleviate, blunt, diminish, drug, dull, lessen, reduce, soothe
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