eltompít
B2
Hungarian
blunt, deaden, stultify
VERB
B2
1
blunt
B2
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
deaden
C1
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
stultify
C1
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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