OBTUND Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtund

verb

Definition of obtund

as in to dull

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Detergent, minerals, and everyday grime can cling to the fibers, creating a film that dulls their appearance.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Abrasive sponges and cleaners can leave tiny marks behind that will dull and damage the surface over time.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dull

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Today, its mangroves buffer Odisha’s vulnerable coastline against frequent cyclones and provide breeding grounds for fish, prawns, and crabs that sustain thousands of fisher families.

— Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
The developers have sought an exception to rules around how much parking can front a nearby boulevard, and will be expected to provide extra landscaping and screening to buffer the parking from nearby properties.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of buffer

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The park also last month pledged to build additional sound barriers to further dampen rider screams.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
There's no hybrid system assisting the engine, no all-wheel-drive, no parking sensors, and no sound dampening materials.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dampen

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Related Stories Rebecca Keagan of NBC News moderated the Q&A with Eisenberg, Moore and Giamatti.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Brands’ Chief Integrated Marketing Officer, also discussed the findings alongside Parity CEO Leela Srinivasan, historic tennis champion Ilana Kloss and Shaw during a summit panel moderated by Ari Chambers.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderate

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This unit has plenty of opportunities to gel by November, when the schedule softens a bit before a potential playoff push.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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