Meaning of the word deaden in English

What does deaden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deaden

US /ˈded.ən/
UK /ˈded.ən/
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Verb

to make a feeling or sound less strong

Example:
Morphine was used to deaden the pain.
Thick carpets help to deaden the sound of footsteps.