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Definitions for Benumb

[1] to make numb; deprive of sensation: benumbed by cold.
[2] to render inactive; deaden or stupefy.
[3] to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold
[4] (usually passive) to make inactive; stupefy (the mind, senses, will, etc)

Words related to Benumb

numb, blunt, cumber, daze, stupefy, deaden, stun, chill, hebetate

Words nearby Benumb

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Origin of Benumb

1350–1400; back formation from Middle English benomen, past participle of benimen to take away, Old English beniman; cognate with Dutch benemen, German benehmen, Gothic biniman. See be-, nimble, numb

Other words from Benumb

be·numbed·ness [bih-nuhmd -nis, -nuhm -id-] /bɪˈnʌmd nɪs, -ˈnʌm ɪd-/ , noun
be·numb·ing·ly , adverb
be·numb·ment , noun
un·be·numbed , adjective

Synonyms for Benumb

blunt, chill, cumber, daze, deaden, numb, stun, stupefy, hebetate