Deaden and Lighten

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

Usage example: a couple of aspirins deadened the headache

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Lighten and deaden are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Deaden".

Nearby Word: deadening

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Deaden and lighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deaden" instead a verb "Lighten".

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

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