deaden
gb/dˈɛdən/ us/dˈɛdən/
C1
Inggris
tompít, enyhít, elnyel, elzsibbaszt, eltompít, érzéketlenné tesz, fakít, mattít, kicsorbít, feszültségmentesít, áramtalanít
KATA KERJA
C1
1
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
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.
Kesalahan umum:
Do not confuse with dead (adjective). Deaden is a verb meaning ‘make less strong’.
Arti
make less strong or intense
Kolokasi
deaden the pain
|deaden the effect
|deaden the impact
|deaden the shock
|deaden the force
|deaden a response
|deaden criticism
|deaden enthusiasm
Sinonim
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’.)
Antonim
intensify (Make stronger or more extreme.)
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heighten (Increase strength or effect, especially feelings or interest.)
Tema
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Definisi
to make something feel weaker or less strong
To make something less strong, intense, or noticeable.
KATA KERJA
C1
2
elnyel
B1
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The carpet deadens the sound of footsteps.
A szőnyeg elnyeli a lépések zaját.
Kesalahan umum:
Deaden often implies absorbing sound (like carpet or foam), not just turning volume down.
Arti
reduce sound or noise
Kolokasi
deaden the noise
|deaden the sound
|deaden the echo
|deaden footsteps
|deaden street noise
|sound-deadening material
|deaden a room
|deaden the acoustics
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
amplify (Make louder.)
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echo (Cause sound to reflect and repeat rather than be absorbed.)
Tema
home
|music
|technology
Definisi
to make a noise quieter
To make a sound quieter or less clear by absorbing or blocking it.
KATA KERJA
C1
3
elzsibbaszt
B2
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
Cold water deadened my fingers.
A hideg víz elzsibbasztotta az ujjaimat.
Kesalahan umum:
Deaden usually means reduce sensation, not make something completely unable to move.
Arti
make physically numb
Kolokasi
deaden the nerves
|deaden the skin
|deaden the area
|deaden sensation
|cold deadens
|a numbing agent deadens
|deaden the fingertips
Sinonim
numb (The most common everyday synonym.)
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anesthetize (More medical; often from a drug.)
Antonim
sensitize (Make more sensitive to feeling.)
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restore feeling (Bring sensation back.)
Tema
health
|body
Definisi
to make part of your body lose feeling
To make a part of the body lose feeling or become less sensitive.
KATA KERJA
C1
4
eltompít
C1
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The job deadened his feelings.
A munka eltompította az érzéseit.
Kesalahan umum:
Often used in passive (‘be deadened to…’) when describing a person’s state.
Arti
make emotionally less sensitive
Kolokasi
deaden feelings
|deaden empathy
|deaden compassion
|deaden someone to suffering
|be deadened to violence
|emotionally deadened
|deaden sensitivity
Sinonim
desensitize (Emphasizes reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure.)
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numb (Informal and common, especially about shock or grief.)
Antonim
sensitize (Make more aware or responsive.)
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move (Cause a strong emotional reaction.)
Tema
emotions
|psychology
|work
Definisi
to make someone feel less emotion or care less
To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.
KATA KERJA
C1
5
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
Sun can deaden the color of a poster.
A nap kifakíthatja egy plakát színét.
Kesalahan umum:
This sense is about appearance (dullness), not about killing something.
Arti
make less bright or vivid
Kolokasi
deaden the color
|deaden the shine
|deaden the light
|deaden a gloss
|deaden the finish
|deaden the tone
Sinonim
dull (Very close; common for both color and surface shine.)
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dim (More about light level than color richness.)
|
tone down (Often deliberate; reduce brightness/strength.)
Antonim
brighten (Make more bright or vivid.)
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enliven (Make more lively or vivid, often about color or atmosphere.)
Tema
art
|home
Definisi
to make colors or light look less bright
To make something look duller, less bright, or less vivid.
KATA KERJA
C1
6
kicsorbít
C1
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
This board can deaden your knife.
Ez a deszka kicsorbíthatja a késedet.
Kesalahan umum:
Blunt is more common in everyday speech; deaden sounds slightly more literary or technical in this sense.
Arti
make a blade less sharp
Kolokasi
deaden the blade
|deaden the edge
|deaden a knife
|deaden the point
|deaden the teeth (of a saw)
Sinonim
blunt (Most common for tools and edges.)
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dull (Common and general; also used for colors and minds.)
Antonim
sharpen (Make an edge or point sharper.)
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hone (Sharpen with care and precision.)
Tema
tools
|daily_life
Definisi
to make a knife or edge less sharp
To make something sharp less sharp or less effective at cutting or biting.
KATA KERJA
C2
TECHNICAL
7
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Kesalahan umum:
This is specialized; in general English, people more often say ‘switch off’, ‘cut the power’, or ‘de-energize’.
Arti
make a circuit safely inactive
Kolokasi
deaden the circuit
|deaden the line
|deaden the cable
|deaden the power
|deaden before working
|deaden and ground
|deaden the supply
Sinonim
de-energize (Standard technical term for removing electrical energy.)
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isolate (Disconnect from the power source or system.)
Antonim
energize (Supply power to make active.)
|
activate (Make operational (not specifically about electricity).)
Tema
technology
|electricity
|safety
Definisi
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.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
deaden
IPA
GB/dˈɛdən/
US/dˈɛdən/
Suku kata & tekanan
deaden (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (deaden)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: deaden
- 3rd Person Singular: deadens
- Present Participle: deadening
- Past: deadened
Kata terkait
Ungkapan
be deadened to [something]
1/bˈi dˈidənd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
become less sensitive to something
to not feel much about something anymore
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Alcohol can deaden the senses.