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BENUMBED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word benumbed. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word benumbed. (close relations)
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benumbbenumbing

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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

analgesic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a medicine used to relieve pain

adjective satellite

• capable of relieving pain

deadened
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of physical sensation; numb

• made or become less intense

dulled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

• made dull or blunt

• deprived of color

insensible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of physical sensation

adjective satellite

• unaware of or indifferent to

• barely able to be perceived

• unresponsive to stimulation

stupefied
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

• in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

underwater
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• beneath the surface of the water

• growing or remaining under water

unfeeling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of feeling for others

• devoid of feeling or sensation

anesthetized
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• administer an anesthetic drug to

desensitized
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause not to be sensitive

• make insensitive

blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

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

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

Best Hypernyms For BENUMBED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for benumbed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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desensitise desensitize

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