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| ache |
to hurt with a dull, constant pain. [2/3 definitions] |
| beat |
When your heart beats, it moves in way that pumps blood out into the body. When it beats, it makes a dull noise. Your heart usually beats in a regular rhythm but sometimes it speeds up and sometimes it slows down. [1/7 definitions] |
| blunt |
having a dull edge or point; not sharp. [2/3 definitions] |
| blur |
to make dim; dull the senses of. [1/5 definitions] |
| bore2 |
to make tired by being dull. [2 definitions] |
| boring2 |
dull; not interesting or exciting. |
| clod |
a dull, stupid person. [1/2 definitions] |
| clump |
a heavy, dull sound; thump. [2/4 definitions] |
| commonplace |
not new or original; dull. [1/2 definitions] |
| dampen |
to weaken or dull. [1/2 definitions] |
| dim |
faint or dull. [1/5 definitions] |
| dingy |
dull in color; not bright. [1/2 definitions] |
| drab1 |
not bright; dull. |
| dreary |
gloomy, sad, or dull. |
| dull |
not having a sharp cutting edge. [4/7 definitions] |
| flat1 |
having little interest, energy, or flavor; dull. [1/12 definitions] |
| grouse1 |
a plump game bird with dull, spotted feathers. The male does a complicated dance or call for the female. |
| hollow |
dull or deep in tone. [1/7 definitions] |
| khaki |
a dull yellowish brown color. [1/3 definitions] |
| lifeless |
not lively; dull. [1/2 definitions] |
| mope |
to act dull and sad; sulk; pout. [1/2 definitions] |
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