OBTUND Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtund

verb

Definition of obtund

as in to dull

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Then there is smell, dulled by our reliance on artificial fragrance; and sound, overwhelmed by notification pings.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Over time, that buildup can actually dull the finish and make the whole room feel less clean, even if everything else is spotless.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dull

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Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
CFOs and operators should recognize that redemption pressure from 401(k) vehicles is structurally buffered at the fund level and is unlikely to translate into direct liquidity demands at the PortCo level.

— Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of buffer

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The move comes after bullion fell sharply during Monday’s session amid concerns that rising bond yields could dampen appetite for non-interesting-bearing assets, like precious metals.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
What’s more, the tariffs could dampen the discovery of new medicines since these smaller firms tend to be more innovative, some experts argue.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dampen

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As part of the honor, Basner participated in an onstage conversation on Saturday moderated by German Oscar-winning director Edward Berger.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Coastal flood alerts remain up through Sunday evening for splash-over and minor to moderate coastal flooding during high tides on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderate

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Growth in the world’s second-largest economy softened to its slowest in more than three years in the second quarter, as a multiyear property downturn continued to depress consumer demand and investment in real estate and infrastructure.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
In a microwave-safe medium bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 5 to 10 seconds, just until it’s softened.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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