verb (present participle) / noun
embotamento, enfraquecimento, apagamento
1. The process of making something less sharp, bright, or intense
The dulling of the knife made it unsafe to use.
O embotamento da faca a tornou perigosa de usar.
2. The process of reducing intensity of pain, emotion, or sensation
The medication is effective at dulling the chronic pain.
O medicamento é eficaz em reduzir a dor crônica.
3. Making something less bright or shiny
The dulling of the paint's finish occurred after years of exposure to sunlight.
O apagamento do brilho da tinta ocorreu após anos de exposição ao sol.
4. Reducing mental sharpness or alertness
Alcohol has a dulling effect on cognitive function.
O álcool tem um efeito de embotamento nas funções cognitivas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'dulling' is frequently used in medical discussions regarding pain management and in everyday conversations about maintaining sharp tools and surfaces. The term has become more prevalent in discussions about mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly regarding the effects of medication or substance use.
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