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debasement vs deadening

deadening vs debasement

debasement and deadening both are nouns.

debasement is not an adjective while deadening is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
debasement Yes No No No
deadening Yes Yes No No
As nouns, deadening is a hyponym of debasement; that is, deadening is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than debasement:
  • debasement: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
  • deadening: the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
debasement (noun) deadening (noun)
changing to a lower state (a less respected state) the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
debasement (adjective) deadening (adjective)
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Difference between debasement and deadening

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