2syllables
numbing
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Definitions ofnumbing
1verb
- To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
Synonyms: benumb
Example: "The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
- To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
Synonyms: dull
Example: "He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
- To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
Synonyms: dull
- To become numb (especially physically).
1noun
- An act by which something is numbed.
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