benumb (Meaning)
benumb (v)
make numb or insensitive
benumb (a.)
To make torpid; to deprive of sensation or sensibility; to stupefy; as, a hand or foot benumbed by cold.
Synonyms & Antonyms of benumb
benumb Sentence Examples
- The numbing cold benumbed his fingers, rendering them useless.
- The shock of the news benumbed her mind, leaving her unable to process it.
- The pain of the injury benumbed his leg, making it difficult to walk.
- The monotony of the job benumbed his senses, numbing his mind.
- The medication she was taking benumbed her emotions, making it hard for her to connect with others.
- The tragedy benumbed the entire community, leaving them in a state of shock and disbelief.
- The intense heat of the desert sun benumbed the travelers, making it difficult for them to continue.
- The weight of his guilt benumbed his conscience, making him unable to find redemption.
- The chilling fear that gripped her benumbed her thoughts, leaving her paralyzed.
- The loss of his loved one benumbed his spirit, forever casting a shadow over his life.
FAQs About the word benumb
make numb or insensitiveTo make torpid; to deprive of sensation or sensibility; to stupefy; as, a hand or foot benumbed by cold.
numb,reduce, diminish, deaden, dampen, blunt, cauterize, weaken, subdue, subside
consolidate, enhance, stimulate, deepen, deepen, consolidate, sharpen, intensify, heighten, amplify
The numbing cold benumbed his fingers, rendering them useless.
The shock of the news benumbed her mind, leaving her unable to process it.
The pain of the injury benumbed his leg, making it difficult to walk.
The monotony of the job benumbed his senses, numbing his mind.
