Deadening and Weakening

Deadening

Deadening noun - The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).

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

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened

Weakening

Weakening noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakness, weakened
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