Brighten and Deadened

Opposite meaning words

Brighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Deadened is an antonym for brighten.

Deadened adjective - Devoid of physical sensation; numb.

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Brighten is an antonym for deadened in diminish topic.

Nearby Word: deadening

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Deadened and Brighten. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brighten/deadened

Brighten & Deadened. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brighten/deadened>.

Deadened or Brighten. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brighten/deadened.

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