Obtund
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To blunt, deaden, or reduce the intensity or sharpness of something.
“The anaesthetic would obtund the patient's pain response during the procedure.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ob·tund
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Wordle
Ends in the uncommon -UND pattern, the OBT- opening is a rare cluster that quickly narrows the field.
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Scrabble
A rare medical term that is nonetheless valid, useful for clearing awkward B tiles with the -UND ending.
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