Deadening Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Deadening

Meaning 1 : the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

    Synonyms : constipation,  impairment,  stultification
Meaning 2 : so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

    Example : the deadening effect of some routine tasks

    Synonyms : boring,  dull,  ho-hum,  irksome,  slow,  tedious,  tiresome,  wearisome