Hungarian - English

eltompít

B2 Hungarian
blunt, deaden, stultify
VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
eltompít valamit; eltompítja egy kés élét/egy ceruza hegyét
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Meaning
make an edge or point less sharp
Themes
sharpness |tools |damage |change_of_state |daily_life |work
Definition

To make an edge or point less sharp, so that it cuts or pierces less effectively.

VERB C1
1
Usage pattern:
eltompít vmit
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Meaning
make emotionally less sensitive
Themes
emotion |desensitization |psychology |confidence |emotions |work
Definition

To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.

VERB B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
eltompít vkit/vmit
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Meaning
make boring and unstimulating
Themes
mental_fatigue |boredom |creativity |motivation |emotions |work |education |daily_life
Definition

To make someone feel mentally dull, bored, or unable to think creatively; to take the energy or interest out of an experience.

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