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- [ob-tuhnd]
- /ɒbˈtʌnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-tuhnd]
- /ɒbˈtʌnd/
Definitions of obtunded word
- verb with object obtunded to blunt; dull; deaden. 1
- noun obtunded Simple past tense and past participle of obtund. 1
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Origin of obtunded
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin obtundere to beat at, equivalent to ob- ob- + tundere to strike
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Parts of speech for Obtunded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtunded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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obtunded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtunded
verb obtunded
- dampened — to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge.
- debilitated — in a severely weakened state
- sapped — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
- undermined — to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
- weakened — to make weak or weaker.
Antonyms for obtunded
verb obtunded
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- strengthened — to make stronger; give strength to.
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