Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benumbed
verb
/bɪˈnʌmd/
Definition
To make numb or insensitive; to deprive of feeling or responsiveness.
Examples
- After hours in the cold, my fingers were completely benumbed.
- The tragedy left her emotionally benumbed, unable to express her grief.
Meaning
The term ‘benumbed’ refers to a state of diminished physical sensation or emotional responsiveness, often resulting from external stimuli or a particular condition.
Synonyms
- numb
- insensitive
- deadened
- stupefied
