benumb

[US]/bɛnʌm/
[UK]/ˈbɛnəm/

Translation

vto deprive of feeling or sensation; to make insensible; to dull or make less sensitive; to render insensitive
Word Forms
Past Tensebenumbed
Past Participlebenumbed
Third Person Singularbenumbs
Present Participlebenumbing

Phrases & Collocations

benumbed by fear

benumb the senses

benumbed limbs

a benumbing cold

benumbed by grief

benumbed with shock

a benumbing silence

Example Sentences

cold weather can benumb your senses.

excessive screen time may benumb your creativity.

his constant criticism began to benumb her enthusiasm.

fear can benumb a person's ability to act.

the medication may benumb the pain temporarily.

long exposure to cold water can benumb your fingers.

overthinking can benumb your decision-making skills.

she felt benumbed by the shocking news.

his indifference seemed to benumb her feelings.

the harsh environment can benumb even the strongest spirits.

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