deadening

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
  2. verb make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
  3. verb cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

Synonyms

stultification, constipation, impairment

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