Synonyms of deadening

deadening 1 of 2

adjective

as in anesthetic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anesthetic
• analgesic
• anodyne
• numbing
• hypnotic
• opiate
• depressant
• antidepressant
• antianxiety
• relaxing
• sedative
• tranquillizing
• tranquilizing
• calming
• narcotic
• comforting
• soothing
• quieting
• antistress
• lulling
• dreamy
• antidepression
• pacifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• unsettling
• troubling
• tiresome
• stressful
• stimulating
• worrisome
• trying
• troublesome
• stimulant
• irritating
• annoying
• aggravating
• disturbing
• frustrating
• maddening
• irksome
• bothersome
• energizing
• vexatious
• exasperating
• vexing
• invigorating
• galling
• grating
• nettlesome
• harassing

deadening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deaden

1

as in undermining

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

an excess of detail deadens much of the mystery novel's suspense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undermining
• weakening
• exhausting
• draining
• enervating
• damping
• devitalizing
• dampening
• petrifying
• desiccating
• wearing
• castrating
• dehydrating
• lobotomizing
• discouraging
• debilitating
• enfeebling
• sapping
• fatiguing
• burning out
• wearing out
• gelding
• dispiriting
• daunting
• disheartening
• demoralizing
• tuckering (out)
• doing in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulating
• bracing
• invigorating
• enlivening
• energizing
• vitalizing
• quickening
• vivifying
• stirring
• arousing
• rousing
• exciting
• galvanizing
• charging
• electrifying
• firing
• triggering
• provoking
• whipping (up)
• kindling
• lifting
• sparking
• inciting
• fermenting
• inflaming
• fomenting
• boosting
• inspiring
• abetting
• cheering
• buoying
• instigating
• renewing
• emboldening
• reawakening
• revitalizing
• fortifying
• rejuvenating
• reviving
• regenerating
• enflaming
• refreshing
• recharging
• resurrecting
• rekindling
• reenergizing
• resuscitating
• heartening
• reactivating
• reanimating
• re-energizing
• reawaking

2

as in reducing

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

a couple of aspirins deadened the headache

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• dulling
• blunting
• damping
• numbing
• diminishing
• weakening
• dampening
• benumbing
• subsiding
• decreasing
• cauterizing
• subduing
• muffling
• easing
• debilitating
• alleviating
• muting
• lessening
• lowering
• waning
• enfeebling
• dwindling
• lightening
• tapering (off)
• receding
• toning (down)
• moderating
• letting up (on)
• abating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sharpening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• deepening
• intensifying
• augmenting
• consolidating
• amplifying
• heightening
• stimulating
• boosting
• magnifying
• stepping up
• arousing
• whetting
• animating
• redoubling
• beefing (up)