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DESENSITIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Desensitizes.

Desensitizes - as a verb

Cause not to be sensitive

Example: "The war desensitized many soldiers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sensitize

Make insensitive

Example: "His military training desensitized him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitise
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sensitize

Example Sentences

"Watching violent movies desensitizes people to real-life violence."
"Exposure to loud noises desensitizes the ears over time."
"The constant exposure to bad news on television desensitizes viewers to the suffering of others."
"Repeatedly using profanity desensitizes individuals to its impact."
"Being in a noisy city for a long time desensitizes people to loud sounds."
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Word Game Points

Is DESENSITIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desensitizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESENSITIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is DESENSITIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desensitizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESENSITIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DESENSITIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESENSITIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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