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embota

[em-ˈbɔ-tə]
verb
blunts, dulls, makes dull
1. third person singular present of 'embotar'; to make blunt or dull (a sharp edge or point)
The constant use embota the knife blade.
O uso constante embota a lâmina da faca.
2. to dull or diminish mental faculties, sensitivity, or awareness
Excessive alcohol embota one's judgment.
O álcool excessivo embota o julgamento de alguém.
3. to become blunt or dull
The blade embota with time.
A lâmina embota com o tempo.
Synonyms
embaçaenfraqueceatenuaenturvoa
Antonyms
aguçaafiaagudizaclareia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embota
standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
embota
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

embota a mente
embota os sentidos
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