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deadened

/ˈdɛdɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does deadened mean?

verb

Past tense of deaden, to reduce the sensitivity or effectiveness of something, or to make something less vivid or interesting.

Example

"The prolonged exposure to loud music had deadened his hearing."

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