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deadened

/ˈdɛd.ənd/

deadenedpast participle

/ˈdɛd.ənd/

Used attributively to describe something that has been made less lively, intense, or responsive.

Translations

притупленный

The deadened sound of the drums was barely audible.

Притупленный звук барабанов был едва слышен.

заглушенный

The deadened noise from the construction site was a relief.

Заглушенный шум со стройки был облегчением.

Definitions

Having lost vitality, energy, or liveliness.

After the long meeting, his enthusiasm was deadened, and he just wanted to go home.

Made less intense or dull, especially in terms of sound or sensation.

The thick walls produced a deadened sound, isolating the room from the outside noise.

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deadenverb

deadened

Past Simple

deadened

Past Simple

deadened

Past Participle

deadening

Gerund

/ˈdɛd.ən/

Translations

притуплять

The medicine helped to deaden the pain.

Лекарство помогло притупить боль.

заглушать

Thick curtains can deaden the sound of traffic.

Толстые шторы могут заглушать шум от движения транспорта.

Additional translations

приглушать

Definitions

To make something less intense, strong, or active.

The thick curtains helped to deaden the noise from the street.

To make a part of the body less sensitive to pain.

The dentist used an anesthetic to deaden the area before the procedure.

To dull emotions, enthusiasm, or mental responsiveness; to make someone or something less lively or sensitive.

Years of repetitive tasks had deadened her excitement for the job.

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