Definitions

deadening

[ded-n-ing] / ˈdɛd n ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

narcotic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calming

STRONG

analgesic anesthetic hypnotic opiate sedative soporific

WEAK

numbing somnifacient somnific somnolent somnorific soporiferous stupefacient stupefactive stupefying

Antonyms

STRONG

exciting stimulating

ADJECTIVE

soporific

Synonyms

STRONG

anesthetic calming hypnotic narcotic opiate sedative

WEAK

balmy dozy drowsy dull mesmerizing nodding numbing quietening slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing tranquilizing

Antonyms

STRONG

upsetting

WEAK

awake conscious exciting invigorating stimulating

NOUN

somnifacient

Synonyms

WEAK

anesthetic balmy calming dozy drowsy dull hypnotic mesmerizing narcotic nodding numbing opiate quietening sedative slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing tranquilizing

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The darkness so oppressive and intense Seemed round me an impenetrable fence, As well to physical as mental view, Deadening the intellect and reason too.

From Home Lyrics by Battersby, H. S. (Hannah S.)

Deadening the way of the frigate, a boat was dropped in the water and had only to pull alongside the other vessel as it came up.

From The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

Deadening influences: paralysis of energy as seen on the railways; little apparent change in externals since my former visit; change wrought by emancipation of the serfs.

From Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 by White, Andrew Dickson

deadening

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