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DEADENED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word deadened. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deadened. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEADENED

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apathetic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• showing little or no emotion or animation

• marked by a lack of interest

dulled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

• made dull or blunt

• deprived of color

impassive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

• deliberately impassive in manner

indifferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by a lack of interest

• showing no care or concern in attitude or action

• (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

• (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

• fairly poor to not very good

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

• characterized by a lack of partiality

• being neither good nor bad

• neither too great nor too little

inert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unable to move or resist motion

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• slow and apathetic

insensible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of physical sensation

adjective satellite

• unaware of or indifferent to

• barely able to be perceived

• unresponsive to stimulation

lifeless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deprived of life; no longer living

• destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

• lacking animation or excitement or activity

• not having the capacity to support life

muted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

spiritless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking ardor or vigor or energy

adjective satellite

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

unresponsive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not responding to some influence or stimulus

adjective satellite

• aloof or indifferent

• not susceptible to suggestion or influence

desensitized
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause not to be sensitive

• make insensitive

numbed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking sensation

• (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

• so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

verb

• make numb or insensitive

blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

damp
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slight wetness

adjective satellite

• slightly wet

verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• restrain or discourage

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• lessen in force or effect

dampen
verbv
verb

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• make moist

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• check; keep in check (a fire)

• lessen in force or effect

girdle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an encircling or ringlike structure

• a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

verb

• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

• put a girdle on or around

Best Hypernyms For DEADENED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deadened, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
change alter modify break convert damp dampen incise soften weaken

Alternatives for APATHETIC

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