Synonyms and Antonyms of deaden
1
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
- an excess of detail deadens much of the mystery novel's suspense
burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enfeeble, exhaust, fatigue, sap, tucker (out), undermine, weaken, wear, wear out
daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
arouse, rouse, stir
charge, electrify, galvanize
excite, ferment, fire, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, spark, trigger, whip (up)
abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, inspire, lift
reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, reenergize, refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive
2
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
- a couple of aspirins deadened the headache
muffle, mute, tone (down)
decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), lower, reduce, subdue
debilitate, enfeeble, weaken
dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane
alleviate, ease, lighten
abate, moderate
amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
animate, arouse, stimulate
