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dull vs pall

pall vs dull

dull is not a noun while pall is a noun.

dull is an adjective but pall is not an adjective.

dull and pall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
pall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dull and pall are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and pall: become less interesting or attractive
dull (noun) pall (noun)
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
a sudden numbing dread
dull (adjective) pall (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
dull (verb) pall (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
make less lively or vigorous lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to)
become less interesting or attractive become less interesting or attractive
make dull in appearance lose sparkle or bouquet
make dull or blunt cause to become flat
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing
make numb or insensitive cover with a pall
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between dull and pall

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