numbing (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /nʌm/

Definition

Unable to feel or move because of cold, shock, or pain.

Examples

• My toes went numb in the freezing water.

• She was numb with shock after the accident.

• The dentist gave me a shot to make my gum numb.

How to Use numbing

numb with [something] (prepositional phrase)

Unable to feel or move due to a specific cause (cold, shock, etc.). — "His hands were numb with cold."

Synonyms of numbing

Words with a similar meaning to numbing:

• unfeeling
• insensitive
• deadened
• anesthetized

Antonyms of numbing

Words with the opposite meaning to numbing:

• sensitive
• feeling
• responsive

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