deaden
gb/dˈɛdən/ us/dˈɛdən/
C1
Inglés
tompít, enyhít, elnyel, elzsibbaszt, eltompít, érzéketlenné tesz, fakít, mattít, kicsorbít, feszültségmentesít, áramtalanít
VERBO
C1
1
Patrón de uso:
deaden [pain/effect/impact/response]
The medication deadened the pain enough for her to sleep.
A gyógyszer annyira enyhítette a fájdalmát, hogy el tudott aludni.
A joke at the start helped deaden the tension in the room.
Egy vicc az elején segített oldani a teremben a feszültséget.
Thick gloves can deaden the feeling of the vibrations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This spray deadens the pain.
Ez a spray enyhíti a fájdalmat.
The carpet deadened the impact of the fall.
A szőnyeg tompította az esés erejét.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with dead (adjective). Deaden is a verb meaning ‘make less strong’.
Significado
make less strong or intense
Colocaciones
deaden the pain
|deaden the effect
|deaden the impact
|deaden the shock
|deaden the force
|deaden a response
|deaden criticism
|deaden enthusiasm
Sinónimos
dampen (Often suggests reducing strength gradually or slightly.)
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blunt (Common for reducing force or emotional impact.)
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lessen (General word meaning ‘make smaller/less’.)
Antónimos
intensify (Make stronger or more extreme.)
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heighten (Increase strength or effect, especially feelings or interest.)
Temas
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Definición
to make something feel weaker or less strong
To make something less strong, intense, or noticeable.
VERBO
C1
2
elnyel
B1
Patrón de uso:
deaden [noise/sound/echo]
Curtains and rugs help deaden the noise from the hallway.
A függönyök és a szőnyegek segítenek elnyelni a folyosóról beszűrődő zajt.
They added foam panels to deaden the echo in the studio.
Habszivacs paneleket tettek fel, hogy elnyeljék a visszhangot a stúdióban.
Fresh snow deadened the sound of traffic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The carpet deadens the sound of footsteps.
A szőnyeg elnyeli a lépések zaját.
Error frecuente:
Deaden often implies absorbing sound (like carpet or foam), not just turning volume down.
Significado
reduce sound or noise
Colocaciones
deaden the noise
|deaden the sound
|deaden the echo
|deaden footsteps
|deaden street noise
|sound-deadening material
|deaden a room
|deaden the acoustics
Sinónimos
muffle (Suggests covering or blocking so the sound is less clear.)
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dampen (Common in acoustics: reduce resonance or vibration.)
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soundproof (Stronger and more permanent; aims to block sound transmission.)
Antónimos
amplify (Make louder.)
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echo (Cause sound to reflect and repeat rather than be absorbed.)
Temas
home
|music
|technology
Definición
to make a noise quieter
To make a sound quieter or less clear by absorbing or blocking it.
VERBO
C1
3
elzsibbaszt
B2
Patrón de uso:
deaden [skin/nerves/a limb]
The dentist used a gel to deaden the gum before the injection.
A fogorvos az injekció előtt géllel elzsibbasztotta az ínyt.
The icy wind deadened his cheeks within minutes.
A jeges szél percek alatt elzsibbasztotta az arcát.
A tight bandage can deaden the skin if it’s left on too long.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Cold water deadened my fingers.
A hideg víz elzsibbasztotta az ujjaimat.
Error frecuente:
Deaden usually means reduce sensation, not make something completely unable to move.
Significado
make physically numb
Colocaciones
deaden the nerves
|deaden the skin
|deaden the area
|deaden sensation
|cold deadens
|a numbing agent deadens
|deaden the fingertips
Sinónimos
numb (The most common everyday synonym.)
|
anesthetize (More medical; often from a drug.)
Antónimos
sensitize (Make more sensitive to feeling.)
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restore feeling (Bring sensation back.)
Temas
health
|body
Definición
to make part of your body lose feeling
To make a part of the body lose feeling or become less sensitive.
VERBO
C1
4
eltompít
C1
Patrón de uso:
deaden [someone] (to [something])
Years of bad news can deaden people to suffering they would once have found shocking.
Az évekig tartó rossz hírek érzéketlenné tehetik az embereket olyan szenvedéssel szemben, amelyet korábban megrázónak találtak volna.
The constant criticism deadened his confidence.
Az állandó bírálat megtörte az önbizalmát.
She tried not to let routine deaden her curiosity.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The job deadened his feelings.
A munka eltompította az érzéseit.
Error frecuente:
Often used in passive (‘be deadened to…’) when describing a person’s state.
Significado
make emotionally less sensitive
Colocaciones
deaden feelings
|deaden empathy
|deaden compassion
|deaden someone to suffering
|be deadened to violence
|emotionally deadened
|deaden sensitivity
Sinónimos
desensitize (Emphasizes reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure.)
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numb (Informal and common, especially about shock or grief.)
Antónimos
sensitize (Make more aware or responsive.)
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move (Cause a strong emotional reaction.)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|work
Definición
to make someone feel less emotion or care less
To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.
VERBO
C1
5
Patrón de uso:
deaden [color/light/shine]
Over time, sunlight can deaden the color of fabrics.
Az idő múlásával a napfény kifakíthatja a szövetek színét.
Matte varnish is used to deaden the shine on the paint.
A matt lakkot a festék fényének tompítására használják.
The grey filter deadened the warm tones in the photo.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Sun can deaden the color of a poster.
A nap kifakíthatja egy plakát színét.
Error frecuente:
This sense is about appearance (dullness), not about killing something.
Significado
make less bright or vivid
Colocaciones
deaden the color
|deaden the shine
|deaden the light
|deaden a gloss
|deaden the finish
|deaden the tone
Sinónimos
dull (Very close; common for both color and surface shine.)
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dim (More about light level than color richness.)
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tone down (Often deliberate; reduce brightness/strength.)
Antónimos
brighten (Make more bright or vivid.)
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enliven (Make more lively or vivid, often about color or atmosphere.)
Temas
art
|home
Definición
to make colors or light look less bright
To make something look duller, less bright, or less vivid.
VERBO
C1
6
kicsorbít
C1
Patrón de uso:
deaden [blade/edge/knife]
Cutting on stone can quickly deaden the blade.
A kövön vágás gyorsan kicsorbíthatja a pengét.
Sand and grit will deaden the edge of the skates.
A homok és az apró kavicsok kicsorbítják a korcsolya élét.
The cheap sharpener deadened the knife instead of improving it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This board can deaden your knife.
Ez a deszka kicsorbíthatja a késedet.
Error frecuente:
Blunt is more common in everyday speech; deaden sounds slightly more literary or technical in this sense.
Significado
make a blade less sharp
Colocaciones
deaden the blade
|deaden the edge
|deaden a knife
|deaden the point
|deaden the teeth (of a saw)
Sinónimos
blunt (Most common for tools and edges.)
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dull (Common and general; also used for colors and minds.)
Antónimos
sharpen (Make an edge or point sharper.)
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hone (Sharpen with care and precision.)
Temas
tools
|daily_life
Definición
to make a knife or edge less sharp
To make something sharp less sharp or less effective at cutting or biting.
VERBO
C2
TECHNICAL
7
Patrón de uso:
deaden [a line/circuit/cable]
Always deaden the circuit before you start work on the panel.
Mindig feszültségmentesítse az áramkört, mielőtt dolgozni kezd a panelen.
The engineer deadened the line and tested it before cutting the cable.
A mérnök feszültségmentesítette a vezetéket, és a kábel elvágása előtt letesztelte.
They deadened the supply to prevent accidental shock.
Error frecuente:
This is specialized; in general English, people more often say ‘switch off’, ‘cut the power’, or ‘de-energize’.
Significado
make a circuit safely inactive
Colocaciones
deaden the circuit
|deaden the line
|deaden the cable
|deaden the power
|deaden before working
|deaden and ground
|deaden the supply
Sinónimos
de-energize (Standard technical term for removing electrical energy.)
|
isolate (Disconnect from the power source or system.)
Antónimos
energize (Supply power to make active.)
|
activate (Make operational (not specifically about electricity).)
Temas
technology
|electricity
|safety
Definición
to make electrical equipment safe by switching off power
To make an electrical line, circuit, or device inactive by turning off or removing its power, especially for safety.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
deaden
AFI
GB/dˈɛdən/
US/dˈɛdən/
Sílabas y acento
deaden (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (deaden)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: deaden
- 3rd Person Singular: deadens
- Present Participle: deadening
- Past: deadened
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
be deadened to [something]
1/bˈi dˈidənd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
become less sensitive to something
to not feel much about something anymore
Ejemplos
- After years in emergency medicine, she was deadened to the sound of alarms.
- He seemed deadened to criticism after hearing it so often.
- By the end of the hike, my feet were deadened to the cold.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is deadened to the noise now.
deaden the blow
1/dˈɛdən ðə blˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
reduce the harsh effect
to make bad news or a hit feel less bad
Ejemplos
- He tried to deaden the blow by starting with some good news.
- The thick padding deadened the blow when she fell.
- A small bonus helped deaden the blow of the pay cut.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She tried to deaden the blow of the bad news.
deaden the senses
1/dˈɛdən ðə sˈɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
make people less aware
to make someone feel and notice less
Ejemplos
- Too much alcohol can deaden the senses and slow your reactions.
- Long hours in front of a screen can deaden the senses over time.
- The loud, constant music seemed designed to deaden the senses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Alcohol can deaden the senses.