deadened

Food was strictly rationed and curfews deadened the late nights.

The talk between them rarely touched reality, as though a barrier deadened their very voices.

The grass had deadened the sound of approaching footsteps and the boy rose hastily.

Fortunately, her way was deadened, and as I came up I seized the sheet, and with the general's assistance scrambled on board.

All was as still as the grave; the roar of the busy city-life deadened by the heavy atmosphere and cushioned earth.

His impulse is to be chivalrous, for chivalry is not regulated by income nor deadened by pennilessness.