Dull and Polishing

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

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Polishing is an antonym for dull.

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish

Polishing noun - The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it.

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Dull is an antonym for polishing in topics: look, shine.

Nearby Words: polish, polished, polisher

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