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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.
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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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Do not confuse with dead (adjective). Deaden is a verb meaning ‘make less strong’.
Anlam
make less strong or intense
Eşdizimler
deaden the pain
|deaden the effect
|deaden the impact
|deaden the shock
|deaden the force
|deaden a response
|deaden criticism
|deaden enthusiasm
Eş anlamlılar
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’.)
Zıt anlamlılar
intensify (Make stronger or more extreme.)
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heighten (Increase strength or effect, especially feelings or interest.)
Konular
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Tanım
to make something feel weaker or less strong
To make something less strong, intense, or noticeable.
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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.
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The carpet deadens the sound of footsteps.
A szőnyeg elnyeli a lépések zaját.
Sık yapılan hata:
Deaden often implies absorbing sound (like carpet or foam), not just turning volume down.
Anlam
reduce sound or noise
Eşdizimler
deaden the noise
|deaden the sound
|deaden the echo
|deaden footsteps
|deaden street noise
|sound-deadening material
|deaden a room
|deaden the acoustics
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
amplify (Make louder.)
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echo (Cause sound to reflect and repeat rather than be absorbed.)
Konular
home
|music
|technology
Tanım
to make a noise quieter
To make a sound quieter or less clear by absorbing or blocking it.
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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.
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Cold water deadened my fingers.
A hideg víz elzsibbasztotta az ujjaimat.
Sık yapılan hata:
Deaden usually means reduce sensation, not make something completely unable to move.
Anlam
make physically numb
Eşdizimler
deaden the nerves
|deaden the skin
|deaden the area
|deaden sensation
|cold deadens
|a numbing agent deadens
|deaden the fingertips
Eş anlamlılar
numb (The most common everyday synonym.)
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anesthetize (More medical; often from a drug.)
Zıt anlamlılar
sensitize (Make more sensitive to feeling.)
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restore feeling (Bring sensation back.)
Tanım
to make part of your body lose feeling
To make a part of the body lose feeling or become less sensitive.
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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.
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The job deadened his feelings.
A munka eltompította az érzéseit.
Sık yapılan hata:
Often used in passive (‘be deadened to…’) when describing a person’s state.
Anlam
make emotionally less sensitive
Eşdizimler
deaden feelings
|deaden empathy
|deaden compassion
|deaden someone to suffering
|be deadened to violence
|emotionally deadened
|deaden sensitivity
Eş anlamlılar
desensitize (Emphasizes reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure.)
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numb (Informal and common, especially about shock or grief.)
Zıt anlamlılar
sensitize (Make more aware or responsive.)
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move (Cause a strong emotional reaction.)
Konular
emotions
|psychology
|work
Tanım
to make someone feel less emotion or care less
To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.
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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.
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Sun can deaden the color of a poster.
A nap kifakíthatja egy plakát színét.
Sık yapılan hata:
This sense is about appearance (dullness), not about killing something.
Anlam
make less bright or vivid
Eşdizimler
deaden the color
|deaden the shine
|deaden the light
|deaden a gloss
|deaden the finish
|deaden the tone
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
brighten (Make more bright or vivid.)
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enliven (Make more lively or vivid, often about color or atmosphere.)
Tanım
to make colors or light look less bright
To make something look duller, less bright, or less vivid.
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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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
This board can deaden your knife.
Ez a deszka kicsorbíthatja a késedet.
Sık yapılan hata:
Blunt is more common in everyday speech; deaden sounds slightly more literary or technical in this sense.
Anlam
make a blade less sharp
Eşdizimler
deaden the blade
|deaden the edge
|deaden a knife
|deaden the point
|deaden the teeth (of a saw)
Eş anlamlılar
blunt (Most common for tools and edges.)
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dull (Common and general; also used for colors and minds.)
Zıt anlamlılar
sharpen (Make an edge or point sharper.)
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hone (Sharpen with care and precision.)
Konular
tools
|daily_life
Tanım
to make a knife or edge less sharp
To make something sharp less sharp or less effective at cutting or biting.
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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.
Sık yapılan hata:
This is specialized; in general English, people more often say ‘switch off’, ‘cut the power’, or ‘de-energize’.
Anlam
make a circuit safely inactive
Eşdizimler
deaden the circuit
|deaden the line
|deaden the cable
|deaden the power
|deaden before working
|deaden and ground
|deaden the supply
Eş anlamlılar
de-energize (Standard technical term for removing electrical energy.)
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isolate (Disconnect from the power source or system.)
Zıt anlamlılar
energize (Supply power to make active.)
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activate (Make operational (not specifically about electricity).)
Konular
technology
|electricity
|safety
Tanım
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.