deadening
deadening · deadenings
The process by which something is deadenedThe process by which something is deadened.
US/dˈɛdənɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe process by which something is deadened.
A forest clearing created by girdling the trees.
More definitions
- the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Forms
plural: deadenings| Singular | deadening |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine):stultificationconstipationimpairment
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddeaden