deadening

Describes something that causes a loss of sensation, vitality, or emotional response; numbing or dulling.

ruОписание чего-либо, что вызывает потерю чувствительности, жизненной силы или эмоционального отклика; притупляющий или заглушающий.esQue causa pérdida de sensibilidad, vitalidad o respuesta emocional; que adormece, entumece o amortigua.frQui provoque une perte de sensibilité, de vitalité ou de réaction émotionnelle ; qui engourdit, atténue ou étouffe.deBezeichnung für etwas, das die Empfindungsfähigkeit, Lebenskraft oder emotionale Reaktion nimmt; abstumpfend, betäubend oder dämpfend.ptQue causa perda de sensibilidade, vitalidade ou resposta emocional; que entorpece, amortece ou sufoca.zh使失去感觉、活力或情感反应的；令人麻木的、使人迟钝的或压抑的。arوصف لشيء يُفقِد الإحساس أو الحيوية أو الاستجابة العاطفية؛ مُخدِّر أو مُبلِّد أو مُطفِئ للنشاط.

1. Boring or tedious C1 formal

   So lacking in interest or excitement that it causes mental weariness or dullness.

   • The lecture was a deadening experience, putting half the audience to sleep.
   • He found the repetitive office work deadening to his spirit.
   • The deadening routine of daily chores made her feel uninspired.

   ruУтомительныйesaburrido, tediosofrennuyeux à l'excèsdeErmüdendptEntediantezh令人乏味的arمُضْجِر

   Синонимы: boringdrearydullhumdrummonotonoustedioustiresomeuninterestingwearisome

   Антонимы: captivatingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelystimulatingthrillingvivid

• more deadening comparative form
• most deadening superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to the act of making something futile, useless, or less effective, often through routine or repetition.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, делающее что-либо тщетным, бесполезным или менее эффективным, часто из-за рутины или повторения.esSustantivo que denota la acción de hacer que algo pierda fuerza, intensidad o sensibilidad, o de volverlo inútil o ineficaz, a menudo por repetición o rutina.frNom désignant l'action de rendre quelque chose vain, inutile ou moins efficace, souvent par la routine ou la répétition, ou encore le fait d'atténuer, de réduire une sensation ou une intensité.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas wirkungslos, nutzlos oder weniger wirksam zu machen, oft durch Routine oder Wiederholung; auch das Abstumpfen, Dämpfen oder Betäuben von Empfindungen oder Gefühlen.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de tornar algo inútil, sem efeito ou menos eficaz, muitas vezes por rotina ou repetição; também pode indicar entorpecimento, amortecimento ou redução de sensibilidade.zh使某事物变得无效、无用或效果减弱的行为，常因例行公事或重复所致；也指感觉或反应的钝化、麻木。arاسم يدل على عملية أو فعل يجعل شيئًا ما باطلًا أو عديم الجدوى أو أقل فاعلية، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بسبب الروتين أو التكرار. ويشمل أيضًا المعنى الحسي: تخدير الشعور أو إضعاف الإحساس أو تسكين الألم.

1. Routine dulling C1 formal

   The act of making something futile, useless, or less lively, often through repetitive or monotonous actions.

   • The deadening of creativity in the office was caused by endless paperwork.
   • He felt the deadening of his enthusiasm after years of the same routine.
   • The deadening of the senses can occur from too much screen time.

   ruПритуплениеesembotamientofrémoussementdeAbstumpfungptEmbotamentozh钝化arإماتة الروتين

   Синонимы: desensitizationenervationnumbingstultification

   Антонимы: animationexcitationinvigorationstimulation

• deadening plural form
• deadening' possessive plural form
• deadening's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less intense, strong, or lively, such as sound, pain, or sensation.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению интенсивности, силы или живости чего-либо, например звука, боли или ощущения.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la intensidad, fuerza o viveza de algo, como un sonido, un dolor o una sensación.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire l'intensité, la force ou la vivacité de quelque chose, comme un son, une douleur ou une sensation.deVerb, das die Handlung beschreibt, die Intensität, Stärke oder Lebendigkeit von etwas zu verringern, z. B. von Geräuschen, Schmerzen oder Empfindungen. Auch: Geräusche dämpfen, Schmerzen betäuben oder Gefühle abstumpfen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a intensidade, a força ou a vivacidade de algo, como som, dor ou sensação.zh动词，指减弱某事物的强度、力量或活力，如声音、疼痛或感觉。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تقليل شدة شيء ما أو قوته أو حيويته، كالصوت أو الألم أو الإحساس.

1. Make less visible or obscure C1 formal

   To make something vague, obscure, or less visible, such as an image or sound.

   • The thick fog deadened the distant lights of the city.
   • The soundproofing deadened the noise from the street.
   • The artist used a technique to deaden the brightness of the colors.

   ruПриглушитьesAtenuar, hacer menos visiblefrRendre moins visible ou obscurcirdeAbschwächenptAtenuarzh减弱arالتخفيت

   Синонимы: clouddimdulleclipsemuffleobscureshroudveil

   Антонимы: brightenclarifyilluminaterevealsharpen

2. Kill by girdling C2 formal scientific

   To cut a ring around a tree's bark to interrupt the flow of water and nutrients, causing it to die.

   • The farmer deadened the old apple tree by girdling its trunk.
   • They deadened the invasive species by cutting a girdle around the base.
   • Girdling is a method used to deaden unwanted trees without chemicals.

   ruУбить кольцеваниемesMatar por anilladofrTuer un arbre par annelagedeTöten durch RingelungptMatar por anelamentozh环剥致死arالقتل بالتطويق

   Синонимы: girdle

3. Deprive of spirit or vitality C1 formal

   To make something vapid, dull, or lacking in spirit or excitement.

   • The repetitive routine deadened his enthusiasm for the job.
   • The constant criticism deadened her creative spirit.
   • The long meeting deadened the energy in the room.

   ruЛишить духа или жизненной силыesPrivar de espíritu o vitalidadfrPriver de vie ou de vitalitédeGeist oder Lebenskraft nehmenptTirar o espírito ou a vitalidadezh使失去精神或活力arإفقاد الروح أو الحيوية

   Синонимы: benumbbluntdampendeflatedullenervatenumbquenchsapsmotherstiflesuppress

   Антонимы: animateenergizeenliveninspiritinvigoratequickenstimulate

4. Reduce momentum or velocity C1 formal

   To lessen the speed or force of movement.

   • The sandbags deadened the impact of the crash.
   • The brakes deadened the car's momentum gradually.
   • The cushion deadened the fall of the heavy box.

   ruОслабитьesamortiguarframortirdeAbschwächenptReduzir o impulsozh减弱速度arإضعاف الحركة

   Синонимы: bluntbrakecheckcurbcushiondampendecelerateretardslowsoften

   Антонимы: acceleratehastenquickenspeed

5. Become lifeless or less active C2 formal

   To lose life, force, or vigor; to become less lively or intense.

   • His interest in the project deadened over time.
   • The party deadened after midnight when most guests left.
   • Her enthusiasm deadened as the challenges grew.

   ruОслабетьesApagarse, perder vitalidadfrS'éteindre, perdre son énergiedeErlöschenptEnfraquecerzh变弱arخَمَدَ

   Синонимы: abatediminishdullfadeflaglanguishwaneweaken

   Антонимы: animateenliveninvigoratequickenrevivestimulate

6. Impair vigor or sensation C1 formal medical

   To make something less lively, intense, or vigorous; to weaken force, activity, or sensation.

   • The cold weather deadened his fingers, making them numb.
   • The medication deadened the pain in his knee.
   • The long illness deadened her physical strength.

   ruОслабитьesamortiguar, embotarfrAmortir, engourdirdeAbschwächenptAmortecerzh减弱arإضعاف الإحساس أو النشاط

   Синонимы: alleviateassuagebenumbbluntdampendiminishdullenervatemitigatemutenumbparalyzereducesapstiflestupefyweaken

   Антонимы: animatearouseawakenenlivenexciteintensifyinvigoratequickensharpenstimulatestrengthen

7. Convert metallic mercury to powder C2 formal scientific

   To transform metallic mercury into a grey powder of minute globules by shaking with chalk or fatty oil.

   • The chemist deadened the mercury by shaking it with chalk.
   • In the old process, they deadened mercury to create a powder for medicinal use.
   • The technique to deaden mercury was used in traditional alchemy.

   ruПревращать в порошокesapagar (mercurio)frdésactiver le mercuredeZu Pulver machenptTransformar em pózh汞粉化arتحويل الزئبق إلى مسحوق

   Синонимы: extinguishkill

• deadened past participle
• deadened past simple
• deadening present participle
• deadens third person singular