deaden

English

/ˈdɛdən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
  • (intransitive) To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
  • (transitive) To make soundproof.

Etymology

Suffix from English dead.

Origin

English

dead

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