Desensitize Definition

dē-sĕnsĭ-tīz
desensitized, desensitizes, desensitizing
verb
desensitized, desensitizes, desensitizing
To take away the sensitivity of; make less sensitive.
Webster's New World
To make (a person, animal, or tissue) nonreactive or nonallergic to a substance by removing the antibodies from sensitized cells.
Webster's New World
To make (a photographic plate or film) less sensitive to light.
Webster's New World
To make emotionally insensitive or unresponsive, as by long exposure or repeated shocks.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
desensitisebenumbnumbdulldeadenblunt
Antonyms:
sensitize

Desensitize Sentence Examples

  • A class like this is designed to expose and, hopefully, desensitize a dog to a variety of people and situations in order to teach them that there's nothing to be alarmed about.

  • According to Wendy Nan Rees, handling your dog's paws is one of the most important ways to help desensitize him to having his tonails clipped.

  • Allergy shots-Injections given by an allergy specialist to desensitize an allergic person.

  • Absolutes of Honey and Rose help desensitize and comfort red, blotchy complexions.

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EZEIZE

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