Deadening and Pacifying

Deadening

Deadening adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.

Pacifying and deadening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pacifying" instead an adjective "Deadening".

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened

Pacifying

Pacifying adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.
Usage example: a pacifying treat of milk and cookies

Deadening and pacifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deadening" instead an adjective "Pacifying".

Nearby Words: pacify, pacification, pacified
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