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Deaden
DEAD'EN, v.t. ded'n.
1. To deprive of a portion of vigor, force or sensation; to abate vigor or action; as, to deaden the force of a ball; to deaden the natural powers or feelings.
2. To blunt; to render less susceptible or feeling; as, to deaden the motion of a ship or of the wind.
3. To retard; to lessen velocity or motion; as, to deaden the motion of a ship or of the wind.
4. To diminish spirit; to make vapid or spiritless; as, to deaden wine or beer.
DEAD'-EYE, n. ded'-eye. Among seamen, a round flattish wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with holes, to receive the laniard, used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes.
DEAD'-HEARTED, a. Having a dull, faint heart.
deaden appears in definitions for these words:
Blench Clarichord Damp Damper Damping Deaden Impalsy Manicordon Mull Mute Numb Obtund Perish Stifle Stupefactive Unpalled
Blench Clarichord Damp Damper Damping Deaden Impalsy Manicordon Mull Mute Numb Obtund Perish Stifle Stupefactive Unpalled
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