Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Deadens.
Deadens - as a verb
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Example: "Muffle the message"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damp9dampen11Cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
Example: "Girdle the plant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
girdle8Make vapid or deprive of spirit
Example: "Deadened wine"
Lessen the momentum or velocity of
Example: "Deaden a ship's headway"
Become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor
Make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Example: "Terror blunted her feelings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunt7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enliven10Convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil
Example Sentences
"The sound of the rain deadens the noise of the traffic outside."
"The snowfall deadens the sound of footsteps on the ground."
"The thick carpet deadens the sound in this room."
"The thick carpet deadens the sound of footsteps."
"The noise-canceling headphones deadens external noise."
Word Game Points
Is DEADENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deadens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEADENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DEADENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deadens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEADENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DEADENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deadens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEADENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
