verb🔗ShareBetäuben, abstumpfenTo cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."Der Zahnarzt gab mir Novocain, um meinen Zahn vor dem Bohren zu betäuben, Gott sei Dank.medicinephysiologysensationmindbodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBetäuben, abstumpfenTo cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."Er griff zum Alkohol, um seinen Schmerz zu betäuben.medicinesensationbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstumpfen, betäubenTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."The repetitive nature of the work numbs my mind after a few hours. "Die sich wiederholende Natur der Arbeit stumpft meinen Geist nach ein paar Stunden ab.mindbodymedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBetäuben, taub werdenTo become numb (especially physically)."The cold water numbs my hands when I wash the dishes. "Das kalte Wasser betäubt meine Hände, wenn ich das Geschirr spüle.medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
