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Definition of deaden

deaden

/ˈdɛd.ən/
dead · en
Adjective:deadening
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Past Simple:deadened
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Past Participle:deadened
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Present Participle:deadening
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deaden Lexical Profile

deaden Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To make or become less intense, sharp, or noticeable, especially regarding pain, sound, or physical impact.

Example

"The thick acoustic curtains helped to deaden the noise from the busy street outside."

2

To deprive someone or something of vitality, emotional sensitivity, or enthusiasm.

Example

"Years of repetitive administrative work began to deaden his creative spirit."

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• Rhymes for deaden

• Nearby Words

deadass
deadbeat
deadbolt
deaden
deadening
deadeye
deadhead

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'dead' combined with the verbal suffix '-en' (meaning 'to make or become'), which replaced the earlier Old English verb 'deadian'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deaden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deaden
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