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Definitions for deadening
ˈdɛd n ɪŋdead·en·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
stultification, constipation, impairment, deadeningadjective
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisomeadjective
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
"a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"
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deadening
Deadening refers to the act or process of making something less intense, strong, or severe; it often implies reducing or eliminating sensory perception, emotional sensitivity, or responsiveness. This term can also refer to lessening the effect, force or impact of something.
Webster Dictionary
Deadening
of Deaden
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deadening in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deadening in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of deadening in a Sentence
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
'We must do something' is the unanimous refrain. 'You begin' is the deadening refrain.
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