Brightening and Dull

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Dull is an antonym for brightening in topics: make happy, make shine or glow.

Nearby Words: brighten, brightened

Dull verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

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Brightening is an antonym for dull.

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

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