Deaden

usgb/ˈdedn/
verb

To make something weaker, less effective, or less intense.

He played white noise in the background to deaden the loud sounds from outside.
Visual representation of "deaden" - To make something weaker, less effective, or less intense.
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Emotional Weakening

Used metaphorically to describe a reduction in emotional force or enthusiasm.

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The constant rejection seemed to deaden his spirit.
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Not Total Loss

'Deaden' suggests a decrease, not a complete disappearance of sensation or quality.

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The heavy curtains could only deaden the sunlight, not block it out completely.
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