Deadening and Softening

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

Softening and deadening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softening" instead the word "Deadening" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened

Softening adjective - Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

Deadening and softening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deadening" instead the word "Softening" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softened, softness, softener