dulles

(noun) United States diplomat who (as Secretary of State) pursued a policy of opposition to the USSR by providing aid to American allies (1888-1959). Synonyms: Dulles, John Foster Dulles.

(verb) make dull in appearance. Synonyms: dull. Example: "Age had dulled the surface."

(verb) become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness. Synonyms: dull. Example: "The varnished table top dulled with time."

(verb) deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. Synonyms: muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down.

(verb) make numb or insensitive. Synonyms: numb, benumb, blunt, dull. Example: "The shock numbed her senses."

(verb) make dull or blunt. Synonyms: dull, blunt. Example: "Too much cutting dulls the knife's edge."

(verb) become less interesting or attractive. Synonyms: pall, dull.

(verb) make less lively or vigorous. Synonyms: dull. Example: "Middle age dulled her appetite for travel."