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dull
To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
"Years of misuse have dulled the tools."
To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
"He drinks to dull the pain."
To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
"A razor will dull with use."
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
"All these knives are dull."
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
"He sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake."
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
"Choose a dull finish to hide fingerprints."
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