OBTUND Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtund

verb

Definition of obtund

as in to dull

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Your diplomatic touch can set kind boundaries without dulling your warmth.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
The 22-year-old was long considered ill-suited for grass, given how the surface dulls the athletic foundation of her game and rushes her forehand.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of dull

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Larger ponds are generally more forgiving, as greater water volume helps buffer fluctuations in water chemistry and temperature.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026
The quality of hoops ranged from genuinely exciting to a snooze, all generally played at a quick tempo that was only occasionally buffered by replay reviews of calls made under the lowest of stakes.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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Not just the buildings but also the grounds are considered sacred, so remove hats and sunglasses, moderate your volume, don’t take photos of ceremonies unless given express permission, and certainly don’t do gymnastics off the torii gates.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The data show continued but moderated hiring following the stronger 172,000 job gains trecorded last month.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of moderate

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Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The governor this year softened New York's ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gases, citing rising energy costs for consumers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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