Definition of Deadening
Deadening
dead·en·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
causing someone to lose their enthusiasm or vitality, stifling their initiative, creativity, or agency;
e.g. They had to follow several rules and a deadening schedule, with no room for rest or relaxation.
(noun)
material that is used to cover walls and floors to reduce the intensity of sound passing through them;
e.g. They placed deadening on the floors to improve the quality of the sound recording.
(verb)
making something, such as a sensation, less intense or forceful;
e.g. A helmet is capable of deadening impact on the head and preventing the wearer from getting severely injured.
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