NUMB

Definition

1. To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
   “The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.”
2. To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
   “He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.”
3. To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

1. Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
   “fingers numb with cold”
2. Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
   “numb with shock; numb with boredom”
3. Causing numbness.

Source: Wiktionary

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