deaden vs hebetate

deaden

verb
  • To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle. 

  • To become less lively; to diminish (by itself). 

  • To make soundproof. 

hebetate

verb
  • To render obtuse; to dull; to blunt. 

adj
  • obtuse; dull 

  • Having a dull or blunt and soft point 

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