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benumb Definition

be·numb (bē num, bi-)

transitive verb

  1. to make numb physically
  2. to deaden the mind, will, or feelings of my mind was benumbed by grief

Etymology: < ME binumen, pp. of binimen, to take away < OE beniman < be-, be- + niman, to take (see -nomy); -b by analogy with dumb

benumb Synonyms

benumb

v.

benumb Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • so: I am so benumbed that I cannot put forth a hand to take them!

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