OBTUNDING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obtunding

verb

present participle of obtund

as in baffling

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Despite some protests about a dog contributing to the game, Buddy — clad in a bright blue jersey and two pairs of basketball kicks — scores baffling basket after baffling basket, leaving the other team shocked.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
While Loathe’s baffling compositional choices may jump out first, the album’s most glaring flaw is its production.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Definition of baffling

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Sam Lambert laid down a safety squeeze, deadening the ball in front of the plate and scoring Balls to trim the lead to 3-1.

— Dave Montrose, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of deadening

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That increase was aimed at dampening the impact on consumer prices from higher oil prices due to the US-Iran war and subsequent interruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The lifestyle guru, Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes, and Hailey Bieber have all been leaning into the breezy button-down shirt trend, which makes for such a chic swap for basic, look-dampening tees.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 July 2026

Definition of dampening

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

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

Definition of dulling

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Morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock, and bright early exposure can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle while modulating cortisol.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of modulating

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The primary advancement over the past decade has been in the materials used in the midsole, the part above the sole itself that provides cushioning to the foot.

— Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
This slip-in pair goes on hands-free, while the memory foam insole delivers cushioning for optimal comfort.

— Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of cushioning

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