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 numb numb /ˈnʌm/

adjective

  1. () Lacking sensation  ( asleep , benumbed , numb )
    lacking sensation
     My foot is asleep
    my foot is asleep
     Numb with cold
    numb with cold
  2. 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
  3. (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

  1. Make numb or insensitive  ( benumb , blunt , dull , numb )
    make numb or insensitive
     The shock numbed her senses
    The shock numbed her senses