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English 4 senses of the word numb:
ADJECTIVEallnumb, asleep, benumbedlacking sensation
allnumb, dead(followed by 'to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity
allnumbso frightened as to be unable to move
VERBperceptionnumb, benumb, blunt, dullmake numb or insensitive
numb pronunciation
Soundsnah'm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
Englishnumb: 4 senses adjective 1
Meaninglacking sensation.
Example "numb with cold"
Synonymsasleep, benumbed
BroaderinsensibleIncapable of physical sensation
Spanishentumecido, insensibilizado, insensible
Catalaninsensibilitzat, insensible
Nounsnumbnesspartial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body
Adverbsnumblyin a numb manner
Englishnumb: 4 senses adjective 2
Meaning(followed by 'to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive.
Example "numb to the cries for mercy"
Synonymdead
BroaderinsensitiveDeficient in human sensibility
Nounsnumbnessthe trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
Englishnumb: 4 senses adjective 3
MeaningSo frightened as to be unable to move; stunned / stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified.
Example"too numb with fear to move"
BroaderafraidFilled with fear or apprehension
Englishnumb: 4 senses verb 1, perception
Meaningmake numb or insensitive.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
ModelThe bad news will numb him; The performance is likely to numb Sue
Example"The shock numbed her senses"
Synonymsbenumb, blunt, dull
Broaderdesensitize, desensitiseCause not to be sensitive
Spanishadormecer
Catalanadormir

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