English Explanatory Dictionary

benumb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic.
  2. To deaden, dull (the mind, faculties, etc.).

Pronunciation

bē-nŭmʹ /biˈnʌm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-benumb.wav

Word forms

benumb benumbs benumbing benumbed

Etymology

From be- + numb.

Derived words

benumbed benumbedness benumber benumbingly benumbment unbenumb
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