deadening

Dictionary: dead·en·ing (dĕd'n-ĭng) pronunciation

n.
Material used for soundproofing.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Synonyms: stultification, constipation, impairment

The adjective deadening has one meaning:

Meaning #1: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Synonyms: boring, dull, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome

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