Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benumb
verb
/bɪˈnʌm/
Definition
To make someone or something unable to feel or respond; to make numb.
Examples
- The freezing temperatures benumbed my fingers.
- After hearing the sad news, she felt benumbed and unable to react.
Meaning
Benumb is often used to describe a state where feeling is lost, either physically or emotionally, leading to a lack of response or sensitivity.
Synonyms
- numb
- deaden
- stun
- dull
