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hebetate

heb·e·tate

hebetate

 
pronunciation:
he b teIt
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: hebetates, hebetating, hebetated
definition: to blunt or dull (esp. the feelings or senses).
similar words:
dull
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to become blunt or dull.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: having a blunt soft point, as certain leaves.
derivations: hebetative (adj.), hebetation (n.)