verb🔗ShareAdormecer, insensibilizarTo cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."El dentista me dio novocaína para adormecer mi diente antes de taladrar, gracias a Dios.medicinemindsensationbodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdormecer, insensibilizarTo cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."Se refugió en el alcohol para adormecer su dolor.sensationmindbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdormecer, embotarTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."The constant noise from the construction outside numbed her ability to concentrate on her homework. "El ruido constante de la construcción exterior adormeció su capacidad para concentrarse en su tarea.mindphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdormecerse, entumecerseTo become numb (especially physically)."After the long, cold walk, her fingers were numbed. "Después de la larga y fría caminata, sus dedos se entumecieron.medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
