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ANESTHETIZE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word anesthetize. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word anesthetize. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ANESTHETIZE

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benumb
verbv
verb

• make numb or insensitive

deaden
verbv
verb

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

• make vapid or deprive of spirit

• lessen the momentum or velocity of

• become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

• convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil

desensitize
verbv
verb

• cause not to be sensitive

• make insensitive

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

numb
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking sensation

• (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

• so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

verb

• make numb or insensitive

sedate
verbv
adjective satellite

• characterized by dignity and propriety

• dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

verb

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

tranquilize
verbv
verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

anaesthetise
verbv
verb

• administer an anesthetic drug to

anaesthetize
verbv
verb

• administer an anesthetic drug to

anesthetise
verbv
verb

• administer an anesthetic drug to

put out
verbv
verb

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• put out considerable effort

• deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion

• thrust or extend out

• put out, as of a candle or a light

• be sexually active

• cause to be out on a fielding play

• retire

• prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

• administer an anesthetic drug to

put under
verbv
verb

• administer an anesthetic drug to

Best Hypernyms For ANESTHETIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for anesthetize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
dose drug narcotize sedate stupefy

Alternatives for BENUMB

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