verb🔗ShareTo cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."medicinephysiologysensationmindbodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."medicinesensationbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."The repetitive nature of the work numbs my mind after a few hours. "mindbodymedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become numb (especially physically)."The cold water numbs my hands when I wash the dishes. "medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
