dulles Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. 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)
   John Foster Dulles.
   
2. verb make dull in appearance
   dull.
   
   • Age had dulled the surface
3. verb become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
   dull.
   
   • the varnished table top dulled with time
4. verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
   dampen; mute; muffle; damp; tone down; dull.
   
5. verb make numb or insensitive
   benumb; blunt; dull; numb.
   
   • The shock numbed her senses
6. verb make dull or blunt
   blunt; dull.
   
   • Too much cutting dulls the knife's edge
7. verb become less interesting or attractive
   pall; dull.
   
8. verb make less lively or vigorous
   dull.
   
   • Middle age dulled her appetite for travel

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