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Synonyms
dead·en (dĕd́n)

verb: -ened, -en·ing, -ens. 

transitive verb 

  1. To render less intense, sensitive, or vigorous: a medication to deaden the pain; wall tiles that deaden the sound from the rehearsal studio.
  2. To make soundproof.
  3. To make less colorful or brilliant.

intransitive verb 

  1. To become dead.
  2. To lose vigor, brilliance, or liveliness.

derivatives

dead́en·er
noun