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verb

Definitions

1. To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

   Example: The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.

   Synonyms:benumb

2. To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

   Example: He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.

   Synonyms:dull

3. To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

   Synonyms:dull

4. To become numb (especially physically).