Vocabulary Entry

obtund

|verb • adjective

verb

To dull or lessen the intensity of something.

Example Sentences

"The medication was prescribed to obtund the patient's pain."

"He tried to obtund his feelings of sadness with distractions."

"The shade of the tree served to obtund the harsh sunlight."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Her obtund demeanor made it difficult to discern her true feelings."

"The obtund colors of the painting evoke a sense of calm."

"His obtund response left everyone wondering about his real thoughts."