NYT Dictionary
OBTUND
/əbˈtʌnd/VerbOB-tundob-tund · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
To reduce the edge or effects of; to mitigate; to dull.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Latin obtundere (“to dull", "deaden", "deafen”), from ob- (see ob-) + tundere. More at obtuse.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023.