v. Function: verb
1 to impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation FF1C; the news deadened his distress FF1E;
Synonyms: benumb, blunt, desensitize, dull, mull, numb
Related Words: anesthetize, paralyze, unnerve; stun, stupefy
Contrasted Words: animate, vivify; energize, invigorate; activate, vitalize
Antonyms: enliven
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Synonyms: MUFFLE 2, dampen, mute, stifle