deadening
The word “deadening” has 3 syllables: dead-en-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdənɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for deadening?
In the thesaurus, “deadening” has 22 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deadening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deadening
- analgesic
- anesthetic
- anodyne
- benumbing
- blunting
- calming
- dampening
- damping
- depressant
- devitalizing
- diminishing
- draining
- dulling
- enervating
- exhausting
- hypnotic
- numbing
- opiate
- reducing
- subsiding
- undermining
- weakening
Antonyms for deadening
- amplifying
- arousing
- augmenting
- boosting
- bracing
- consolidating
- deepening
- energizing
- enhancing
- enlivening
- heightening
- intensifying
- invigorating
- painful
- quickening
- rousing
- sharpening
- stimulating
- stirring
- strengthening
- stressful
- tiresome
- troubling
- trying
- unsettling
- vitalizing
- vivifying
- worrisome
Meanings of deadening
- verb
- To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
- To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
- To make soundproof.
- noun
- The process by which something is deadened.
- A forest clearing created by girdling the trees.
Example Sentences
- The constant rain had a deadening effect on the mood of the outdoor event.
- The monotonous routine was deadening their creativity and motivation.
- The thick curtains were effective at deadening the noise from the busy street outside.
- The relentless heat had a deadening impact on productivity in the office.
- The lack of feedback from the audience was deadening to the performer's enthusiasm.
On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deadening, such as: amplifying, analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, arousing, augmenting, benumbing.
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