English Explanatory Dictionary

destim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To intentionally block out overwhelming stimuli in order to avoid sensory overload.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

destim destims destimming destimmed

Etymology

Clipping of destimulate. Equivalent to de- + stim.

Related words

overstimulation
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