OBTUND Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtund

verb

Definition of obtund

as in to dull

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To protect himself, however, Trask has created an inhibitor field that de-powers any mutant nearby, dulling Wolverine’s healing power and ferocity.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dull

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Remittances, for example, played a major role in buffering poor countries from the dire economic consequences of the COVID pandemic.

— Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026
Audio Snapshots can record up to 30 seconds and buffer for up to 15 seconds of retroactive recording.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffer

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Yields have climbed higher as softer inflation and labor data have dampened the picture for Fed rate hikes, which the market has already priced in.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Once you’re done, use a cloth dampened with water only to remove the soapy residue.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dampen

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His interest in moderating panels was sparked a couple of years ago by another panelist and the encouragement of his friends.

— Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
But most of those reactions — injection site pain, muscle and joint pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and chills — were mild to moderate and went away within days.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of moderate

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Now, parts and service departments and finance and insurance packages are becoming more important sources of profit for car dealers, as profits from new vehicle sales show signs of softening.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The best moisturizers for strawberry skin combine nourishing ingredients with exfoliating properties to smooth, soften, and leave skin feeling its healthiest.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of soften

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