OBTUND Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtund

verb

Definition of obtund

as in to dull

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On a Friday morning drive to Jackson Park and the start of WNBA All-Star Game festivities, an overcast sky dulled the spectacular horizon line of Lake Michigan.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Your taste buds change at altitude Cabin pressure dulls your ability to taste salt by up to 30%, which is why airline food can taste bland and, well, terrible.

— Cindy Dees, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of dull

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Marketing experts told Fortune that the Meta video’s reliance on nostalgic imagery seemed like a way to redirect attention from AI concerns and to buffer against growing AI fears.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Analysts have said that between 60 and 70 percent of consumers are turning to second-hand shopping specifically to buffer their cost of living and maintain premium brand access at lower financial inputs.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of buffer

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The current El Niño weather pattern could dampen chances of storm development, according to meteorologists from Colorado State University.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026
This vinegar typically gets better with age, so there’s no need to worry about an expiration date dampening your culinary plans.

— Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Definition of dampen

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Grant, who is Black and deeply involved in historically Black organizing circles in Kansas City, was moderating the panel when Osborne allegedly began yelling at her.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
As grocery prices remain elevated and food inflation continues to pressure household budgets, that’s why millions of Americans continue to feel financially squeezed even as inflation has moderated.

— Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of moderate

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In recent months, with his cancer diagnosis now public, his attitude had softened and the prospect of him coming back to the stadium was dangling.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Let your shoes soften the look, while the rest of your accessories—like a designer bag and statement jewelry—do all the heavy lifting.

— India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026

Definition of soften

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