dull

IPA(Pronunciation)

/dʌl/

Verb

transitive intransitive

(transitive) To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp. / (transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）刃物や角など鋭利なものの鋭さや切れ味を失わせ、鈍くすること。 / （他動詞）知覚や思考などを鈍らせ、活力や知性を低下させること。

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Constant exposure to sunlight will dull the colors of the painting over time.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

長時間にわたる直射日光への曝露は、時間とともにその絵の色を次第に褪せさせるでしょう。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Years of misuse have dulled the tools.

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Sense（2）

(transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.

He drinks to dull the pain.

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Sense（3）

(intransitive) To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.

A razor will dull with use.

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Sense（4）

To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.

dulls

（ present singular third-person ）

dulling

（ participle present ）

dulled

（ participle past ）

dulled

（ past ）

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