verb🔗ShareTo render less lively; to diminish; to muffle."The constant noise of the construction outside was deadening my ability to concentrate on my work. "sensationmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become less lively; to diminish (by itself)."The initial excitement of starting a new job was deadening as the tasks became repetitive and unchallenging. "conditionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make soundproof."to deaden a wall or a floor"soundtechnologyphysicsbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process by which something is deadened."The constant repetition of the same tasks at work led to a deadening of enthusiasm among the employees. "processconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA forest clearing created by girdling the trees."The old photographs showed a deadening where the settlers had planned to build their homestead. "environmentnatureareageographyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
