Antonyms for be numb


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-nuhm
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈnʌm


Definition of be numb

Origin :
  • late 15c., from be- + numb. Originally of mental states; of the physical body from 1520s. Related: Benumbed; benumbing.
  • As in mute : verb muffle, tone down sound
  • As in numb : verb deaden
  • As in paralyze : verb immobilize
  • As in petrify : verb frighten
  • As in stiffen : verb make or become harder
  • As in blunt : verb make dull
  • As in stupefy : verb stun
  • As in benumb : verb desensitize
  • As in stupefy : verb astonish
  • As in hebetate : verb dull
  • As in medicate : verb drug
  • As in narcotize : verb drug
  • As in physic : verb drug
  • As in daze : verb confuse, shock
  • As in deaden : verb diminish, muffle, quiet
  • As in desensitize : verb dull
  • As in drug : verb put under influence of medication
  • As in freeze : verb make cold enough to become solid

Synonyms for be numb

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