Meaning of the word deadening in English

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deadening

US /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

making a feeling or a sound less painful or less strong:

Example:
The doctor waited for the deadening effect of the anesthesia to take effect.
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