benumb
to make numb; deprive of sensation: benumbed by cold.
to render inactive; deaden or stupefy.
Origin of benumb
1Other words from benumb
- be·numbed·ness [bih-nuhmd-nis, -nuhm-id-], /bɪˈnʌmd nɪs, -ˈnʌm ɪd-/, noun
- be·numb·ing·ly, adverb
- be·numb·ment, noun
- un·be·numbed, adjective
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How to use benumb in a sentence
He further says they dwarf the body, benumb the brain and weaken character.
"Say Fellows--" | Wade C. SmithThe cold closely surrounding air zone appears to benumb or paralyze them, and they drop in great numbers near the margin.
The Rocky Mountain Wonderland | Enos A. MillsWhat a multitude of impressions were stored in her sensitive mind, impressions which, for the moment, seemed to benumb her!
The Last Shot | Frederick PalmerThey have every one of them passions of their own, that rouse and awaken, stupefy and benumb them, without our leave or consent.
The Essays of Montaigne, Complete | Michel de MontaigneIt is well established that even small quantities of alcohol weaken the will power and benumb the mental powers.
Society | Henry Kalloch Rowe
British Dictionary definitions for benumb
/ (bɪˈnʌm) /
to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold
(usually passive) to make inactive; stupefy (the mind, senses, will, etc)
Derived forms of benumb
- benumbingly, adverb
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