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DEADENING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Deadening.

Deadening - as a noun

The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constipationimpairmentstultification

Deadening - as an adjective satellite

So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Example: "A boring evening with uninteresting people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boringdullho-humirksomeslowtedioustiresomewearisome

Deadening - as a verb

To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).

To make soundproof.

Example: "To deaden a wall or a floor"

Example Sentences

"The deadening of the sound in the room made it difficult to hold a conversation."
"The deadening of my senses after a long flight left me feeling disoriented."
"He used foam panels on the walls for sound deadening in his music studio."
"The deadening of emotions after his breakup made it hard for him to connect with others."
"They added extra deadening material to the car doors to reduce road noise."
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Word Game Points

Is DEADENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deadening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEADENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEADENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deadening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEADENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DEADENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deadening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEADENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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