deadener
What dulls sensation
A deadener is something that deadens—reduces intensity, sensation, or sound.
The term appears most often for materials that absorb vibration or noise: automotive deadener, sound deadener.
It can also describe anything that numbs or dulls: Repetition is a deadener of enthusiasm.
Preventing noise transmission
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
absorber · baffle · acoustic · buffer · padding · foam · cushion · barrier
Pain-blocking substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
painkiller · sedative · local · topical · injection · relief · block · dulling
Causing loss of sensation
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- indifferenceLack of interest
blunting · dissociation · suppression · dulling · withdrawal · disconnection · coldness · shutdown
Agent that reduces activity
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- suppressantAgent that restrains activity
blocker · downer · barbiturate · relaxant · dampener · moderator · queller
soundproofing
Preventing noise transmission
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- dampenerThing that reduces force
insulation · absorber · baffle · acoustic · buffer · padding · foam · cushion · barrier · suppressor
anesthetic
Pain-blocking substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
novocaine · painkiller · sedative · local · topical · injection · relief · block · dulling · desensitizer
numbing
Causing loss of sensation
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- desensitizationReduced response over time
indifference · blunting · dissociation · suppression · dulling · withdrawal · disconnection · coldness · shutdown · distancing
depressant
Agent that reduces activity
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
suppressant · blocker · downer · barbiturate · relaxant · dampener · moderator · queller
deadeneramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
intensifier · enhancer · booster · magnifier · sound amplifier
deadeneramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
loudspeaker · resonator · conductor · transmitter · reverberator
deadenerstimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
energizer · vitalizer · awakener · invigorator · sensitizer