Synonyms of deadens

deadens

verb

present tense third-person singular of deaden

1

as in undermines

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

an excess of detail deadens much of the mystery novel's suspense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undermines
• weakens
• exhausts
• drains
• enervates
• damps
• dampens
• petrifies
• wears
• dehydrates
• desiccates
• discourages
• castrates
• debilitates
• saps
• devitalizes
• enfeebles
• lobotomizes
• fatigues
• burns out
• gelds
• wears out
• disheartens
• daunts
• demoralizes
• tuckers (out)
• does in
• dispirits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulates
• energizes
• invigorates
• enlivens
• quickens
• arouses
• vitalizes
• stirs
• vivifies
• rouses
• excites
• provokes
• braces
• galvanizes
• triggers
• electrifies
• inflames
• incites
• inspires
• charges
• sparks
• lifts
• kindles
• ferments
• foments
• fires
• boosts
• cheers
• emboldens
• instigates
• whips (up)
• fortifies
• abets
• heartens
• revives
• buoys
• rejuvenates
• refreshes
• renews
• revitalizes
• enflames
• resurrects
• regenerates
• reactivates
• reawakens
• rekindles
• recharges
• resuscitates
• reanimates
• reenergizes
• reawakes

2

as in reduces

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

a couple of aspirins deadened the headache

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• dulls
• numbs
• diminishes
• weakens
• dampens
• blunts
• subsides
• damps
• benumbs
• decreases
• subdues
• eases
• cauterizes
• muffles
• alleviates
• lessens
• tones (down)
• mutes
• lowers
• lightens
• wanes
• debilitates
• recedes
• enfeebles
• tapers (off)
• dwindles
• moderates
• lets up (on)
• abates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sharpens
• enhances
• augments
• strengthens
• intensifies
• heightens
• stimulates
• amplifies
• deepens
• magnifies
• whets
• boosts
• consolidates
• arouses
• animates
• steps up
• redoubles
• beefs (up)