verb🔗ShareEngourdir, insensibiliserTo cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."Le dentiste m'a donné de la novocaïne pour engourdir ma dent avant de la percer, heureusement.medicinemindsensationbodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngourdir, insensibiliserTo cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."Il s'est tourné vers l'alcool pour engourdir sa douleur.sensationmindbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngourdir, émousserTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."The constant noise from the construction outside numbed her ability to concentrate on her homework. "Le bruit constant des travaux à l'extérieur a engourdi sa capacité à se concentrer sur ses devoirs.mindphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngourdir, s'engourdirTo become numb (especially physically)."After the long, cold walk, her fingers were numbed. "Après la longue et froide marche, ses doigts étaient engourdis.medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
