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Present participle for to decrease or reduce in strength or intensity
“We believe the addition of any additional ingredients will dull the exceptionally fine flavor and diminish your enjoyment.”
Present participle for to decrease or reduce in sensitivity
“According to doctors, long-term cigarette smoking will dull the senses of taste and smell.”
(of colors) Present participle for to render pale or less bright
“Regular washing will ultimately dull the bright colors of the fabric.”
Present participle for to darken or make less bright
“Ominous clouds appeared that would dull the sky and signal the coming of heavy rain.”
Present participle for to put a damper on one's mood or enthusiasm
“The constant daily grind of work and little play does dull the spirit somewhat.”
Of or relating to analgesia
Causing a loss of force, vitality, or enthusiasm
The state of experiencing relief, typically from something intense or severe
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