Bated and Dull

Bated

Bated adjective - Diminished or moderated.

Dull and bated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dull" instead the word "Bated" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: bate, bating

Dull

Dull adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

Bated and dull are semantically related. You can use "Bated" instead an adjective "Dull".

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish
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