amortir

Definitions of amortir
  1. verb
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    synonyms: adoucir, atténuer
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    type of:
    adoucir
    make (images or sounds) soft or softer
  2. verb
    smother or suppress
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    type of:
    brider, réfreiner, réprimer
    to put down by force or authority
  3. verb
    conceal or hide
    synonyms: étouffer
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    type of:
    brider, réfreiner, réprimer
    to put down by force or authority
  4. verb
    liquidate gradually
    synonyms: liquider progressivement
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    type of:
    liquider, rembourser, régler
    eliminate by paying off (debts)
  5. verb
    make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    synonyms: feutrer, émousser
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    antonyms:
    animer, égayer
    make lively
    types:
    s'affaiblir
    lessen in force or effect
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  6. verb
    reduce the estimated value of something
    synonyms: dévaloriser
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    type of:
    déprécier
    lower the value of something
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