Diminished
Diminished adjective - Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth).
Deadened and diminished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deadened" instead a verb "Diminished".
Nearby Word: diminishing
Deadened
Deadened adjective - Devoid of physical sensation; numb.
Diminished and deadened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diminished" instead a verb "Deadened".
Nearby Word: deadening
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Diminished & Deadened. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diminished/deadened>.
Deadened or Diminished. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/diminished/deadened.
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