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numb
numb
/ˈnʌm/
adjective
(
)
Lacking sensation
(
asleep
,
benumbed
,
numb
)
lacking sensation
My foot is asleep
my foot is asleep
Numb with cold
numb with cold
So frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified
(
numb
)
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified
Too numb with fear to move
too numb with fear to move
(followed by 'to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
(
dead
,
numb
)
(followed by 'to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
Passersby were dead to our plea for help
passersby were dead to our plea for help
Numb to the cries for mercy
numb to the cries for mercy
verb
Make numb or insensitive
(
benumb
,
blunt
,
dull
,
numb
)
make numb or insensitive
The shock numbed her senses
The shock numbed her senses
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