verb (past tense/past participle) / adjective
amortecido, atenuado, embotado
1. Made less intense, strong, or effective; reduced in force or impact
The thick curtains deadened the noise from the street.
As cortinas grossas amorteceram o ruído da rua.
2. Reduced the feeling or sensation; made numb or insensitive
The medication deadened the pain temporarily.
O medicamento atenuou a dor temporariamente.
3. Made dull or lacking liveliness; diminished enthusiasm or emotion
His spirit was deadened by years of disappointment.
Seu espírito foi embotado por anos de decepção.
Related Idioms & Phrases
deadened the blow - amorteceu o golpe (figuratively reduced the impact)
deadened to the world - alheio ao mundo (emotionally unresponsive)
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