numb

verb

(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

(transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

(intransitive) To become numb (especially physically).

adjective

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

(Maine) Dumb or stupid.

(obsolete) Causing numbness.

Synonyms for numb

benumbv deadenedadj dulladj obtundv insensibleadj torpidadj bluntv anesthetizedv stupefiedadj desensitizedv apatheticadj insensateadj listlessadj insensitiveadj

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