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deaden vs convert

convert vs deaden

deaden is not a noun while convert is a noun.

deaden and convert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deaden No No Yes No
convert Yes No Yes No
As verbs, convert is a hypernym of deaden; that is, convert is a word with a broader meaning than deaden:
  • deaden: convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil
  • convert: change the nature, purpose, or function of something
deaden (noun) convert (noun)
a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
deaden (verb) convert (verb)
become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
lessen the momentum or velocity of exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
make vapid or deprive of spirit change the nature, purpose, or function of something
convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible cause to adopt a new or different faith
cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients exchange a penalty for a less severe one
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
Difference between deaden and convert

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