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.medicinephysiologysensationmindbodyemotionChat 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.medicinesensationbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngourdir, émousserTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."The repetitive nature of the work numbs my mind after a few hours. "La nature répétitive du travail engourdit mon esprit au bout de quelques heures.mindbodymedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngourdir, s'engourdirTo become numb (especially physically)."The cold water numbs my hands when I wash the dishes. "L'eau froide engourdit mes mains quand je fais la vaisselle.medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
