numb

/nʌm/

verb

1
To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
“The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.”
syn:benumb
2
To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
“He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.”
syn:dull
3
To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
syn:dull
4
To become numb (especially physically).

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adjective

1
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
“fingers numb with cold”
syn:deadened insensible
2
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
“numb with shock; numb with boredom”
syn:stunned
3
Causing numbness.

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