English Explanatory Dictionary

deaden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
  2. To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
  3. To make soundproof.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛdən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deaden.wav

Word forms

deaden deadens deadening deadened

Etymology

From dead + -en. Compare Dutch doden (“to kill”), West Frisian deadzje (“to kill”).

Derived words

deadener deadeningly undeadened
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