Made dull (in various senses: see dull, v. 1–5).

Rendered torpid or numb; deprived of strength or the power of motion by a chilling influence. literal and transferred as in benumb, v. 1 2.

= dulled, adj.

transitive. To deaden. Only found in participles beˈdeaded adj. deadened. beˈdeading n. deadening.

Of a person, the conscience, etc.: that has become callous, inured, or indifferent; (of an action or attitude) characteristic of such a person…

Rendered drowsy or insensible. Also in extended use.

Rendered insensible, sunk in apathy.

Made blunt; having point or edge dulled; also figurative.