Synonyms for benumb
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : bih-nuhm |
| Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈnʌm |
Définition of benumb
Origin :- late 15c., from be- + numb. Originally of mental states; of the physical body from 1520s. Related: Benumbed; benumbing.
- verb desensitize
- He was strangely reticent; my news seemed to benumb and sicken him.
- Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
- In these baths he can benumb the torment of the body with which he is encumbered.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
- The effect of this announcement was to benumb his faculties.
- Extract from : « Great African Travellers » by W.H.G. Kingston
- Slavery seems to benumb all the faculties except the passions.
- Extract from : « Andersonville, Volume 3 » by John McElroy
- How intense must have been the suffering that could so benumb the heart!
- Extract from : « The Allen House » by T. S. Arthur
- At her words he gradually shook off the lethargy which seemed to benumb his senses.
- Extract from : « The Hill of Venus » by Nathan Gallizier
- But in poverty there is also a tendency to intimidate, to enfeeble, to benumb.
- Extract from : « Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 1 (of 3) » by Theodore Parker
- Was it remarkable that happiness should benumb him and rob him of his senses?
- Extract from : « The Song of Songs » by Hermann Sudermann
- He further says they dwarf the body, benumb the brain and weaken character.
- Extract from : « "Say Fellows--" » by Wade C. Smith
- It was during this period that Adah met with one of those sorrows which benumb the sensitive feminine heart.
- Extract from : « The House » by Eugene Field
Antonyms for benumb
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