pall

• Substantivo com vários sentidos: um sentimento súbito de tristeza, desânimo ou medo; um tecido que cobre o caixão; ou um pano usado como cortina ou dossel.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sudden feeling of gloom or dread; a cloth covering a coffin; or a piece of fabric used as a curtain or blind.

1. Sudden numbing dreadC1formal

   A heavy, oppressive, or gloomy feeling that suddenly descends upon a person or situation.

   Sensação de opressão

   • A pall of silence fell over the room after the announcement.
   • The news cast a pall over the entire celebration.
   • A sudden pall of dread gripped her as she entered the dark house.

   Sinônimosclouddampergloomshadowshroudveil

   Antônimosbrightnesscheerfulnessrelief

2. Burial garmentC2formal

   A cloth, often made of heavy material, used to wrap a corpse for burial.

   Pano mortuário

   • The body was wrapped in a simple linen pall.
   • The pall was embroidered with gold thread for the king's funeral.
   • They placed the pall over the coffin before the ceremony.

   Sinônimoscereclothshroud

3. Hanging cloth as a blindC2formalbritish

   A piece of heavy cloth hung over a window or opening to block light or provide privacy.

   Cortina pesada

   • The old house had velvet palls covering the tall windows.
   • She drew the pall aside to let in the morning light.
   • A dark pall hung over the window, casting the room into shadow.

   Sinônimosblindcurtaindrapedraperyhangingscreenshadeveil

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo se torna menos interessante, atraente ou agradável com o tempo, deixando de satisfazer ou agradar.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less interesting, appealing, or enjoyable over time; to lose its power to please or satisfy.

1. C1formal

   To become less interesting or attractive over time, often due to familiarity or repetition.

   Tornar-se menos interessante

   • The novelty of the job began to pall after a few months.
   • Even the most exciting experiences can pall with repetition.
   • The constant rain began to pall on the tourists.

   Sinônimosborecloyjadesatesatiatetireweary

   Antônimoscaptivateengageexcitefascinateinterest

2. Cause surfeit or become tiresomeC2formal

   To become boring, insipid, or tiresome, especially after initial enjoyment or due to excess.

   Enfadar

   • The rich food began to pall on the guests after the third course.
   • His constant jokes started to pall on his colleagues.
   • The endless lectures palled on the students.

   Sinônimosborecloyjadesatiatetireweary

   Antônimoscaptivateenthrallexciteintereststimulate

3. Lose strength or effectivenessC2formal

   To lose strength, effectiveness, or sparkle; to become flat or dull.

   Perder força

   • The wine began to pall after being opened for too long.
   • Her enthusiasm palled as the project dragged on.
   • The conversation palled and they fell silent.

   Sinônimosdeclinediminishdulldwindleebbfadeflagslackenwaneweaken

   Antônimosenergizeexciteintensifyrevivestimulate