Dulling Synonyms and Antonyms

To make or become less keen or responsive
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stupefying
  2. dimming
Make numb or insensitive
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. obscuring
  2. blunting
  3. dimming
  4. vegetating
  5. shadowing
  6. tarnishing
  7. overshadowing
  8. sullying
  9. stupefying
  10. stagnating
  11. benumbing
  12. obfuscating
  13. saddening
  14. misting
  15. rebating
  16. glooming
  17. moderating
  18. fogging
  19. disheartening
  20. eclipsing
  21. depressing
  22. deadening
  23. clouding
  24. blurring
  25. assuaging
  26. blearing
  27. alleviating
  28. numbing
  29. allaying
  30. beclouding
Antonyms:
  1. sharpening
To make or become less sharp-edged
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. turning
  2. blunting
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. dampening
  2. muting
  3. muffling
To render less sensitive
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. numbing
  2. desensitizing
  3. deadening
  4. blunting
  5. benumbing

Dulling Sentence Examples

  • The consuming need to drink from him swept through her mind, dulling the rest of the world.

  • There was no dulling Xander's thirst for war and blood like she might retire a sword.

  • Standing water can warp your floor while dulling the finish.

  • To avoid dulling the luster of your pearls, always put them on last when getting ready to go out and remove them first once you are home.

  • For those who rely on replacement blades, blades tend to last a bit longer than a disposable razor, so use your best judgment and toss them when you see even the slightest wear or dulling of the blade.

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