CEFR A2

numbing

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: unfeeling, insensitive, deadened, anesthetized

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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."

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