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BENUMBED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

Example:

the benumbed intellectual faculties can no longer respond

Synonyms:

benumbed; dulled

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

uninterested (not having or showing interest)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Lacking sensation

Example:

numb with cold

Synonyms:

asleep; benumbed; numb

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

insensible (incapable of physical sensation)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb benumb

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