deadening

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Deaden Source: opted

2. adj. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness Source: wordnet

3. n. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) Source: wordnet

4. j:100 n the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) v make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible v cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients v make vapid or deprive of spirit v lessen the momentum or velocity of v become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor v make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation v convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil s so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness Source: ecdict

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