benumb
[ bih-nuhm ]
/ bɪˈnʌm /
verb (used with object)
to make numb; deprive of sensation: benumbed by cold.
to render inactive; deaden or stupefy.
Origin of benumb
OTHER 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, adjectiveWords nearby benumb
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British Dictionary definitions for benumb
benumb
/ (bɪˈnʌm) /
verb (tr)
to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold
(usually passive)
to make inactive; stupefy (the mind, senses, will, etc)