obtund
The word “obtund” has 2 syllables: ob-tund
It's pronounced as /əbˈtʌnd/
What is synonym and antonym for obtund?
In the thesaurus, “obtund” has 39 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtund along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obtund
- allay
- alleviate
- anesthetize
- assuage
- attenuate
- baffle
- benumb
- blunt
- buffer
- chill
- cushion
- dampen
- deaden
- debilitate
- desensitize
- dull
- ease
- enfeeble
- freeze
- frost
- gentle
- hebetate
- immobilize
- lighten
- mitigate
- moderate
- modulate
- numb
- paralyze
- relieve
- sap
- soften
- stun
- stupefy
- take the edge off
- temper
- undermine
- water down
- weaken
Antonyms for obtund
- aid
- assist
- encourage
- enliven
- heat
- heighten
- help
- increase
- intensify
- needle
- point
- sharpen
- strengthen
Meanings of obtund
- verb
- To reduce the edge or effects of; to mitigate; to dull.
Example Sentences
- The doctor prescribed a medication to obtund the patient's pain after surgery.
- A numbing agent was applied to obtund the sensation before the dental procedure.
- The cold temperature helped to obtund the sensation of the burn on his skin.
- Certain medications can obtund the senses, affecting taste and smell.
- The anesthetic was administered to obtund the sensation during the minor surgical procedure.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtund, such as: aid, allay, alleviate, anesthetize, assist, assuage, attenuate.
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