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deadening

('d/E/d/-/n/I//N/ )

noun (n)

the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)(noun.act)

Synonym:
constipation, impairment, stultification

source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness(adj.all)

Example:
The deadening effect of some routine tasks.

Synonym:
boring, dull, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome

source: wordnet30

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