Numb

verb

nəm

Adjective

(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
“numb to the cries for mercy”
Similar:Dead
lacking sensation
“numb with cold”
Similar:AsleepBenumbed
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified
“too numb with fear to move”

Verb

make numb or insensitive
“The shock numbed her senses”
Similar:BenumbBlunt Dull
Type of:DesensitiseDesensitize

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL): SCRABBLE US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21): SCRABBLE UK
ENABLE Dictionary: WORDS WITH FRIENDS
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary: SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020): NASPA

Similar Words

Benumb
Blunt
Dull
Dead
Asleep
Benumbed
Insensitive
Insensible
Afraid
Numbness

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