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numb

Definition

  • verb: to cause (a part of the body) to be unable to feel anything
  • adjective: unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc.
  • adjective: devoid of sensation especially as a result of cold or anesthesia
  • synonyms: benumbed, insensible, benumbing

Examples

  • The side of my face was still 'numb' an hour after the surgery.

  • The patient was complaining of a 'numbness' in her fingers.

  • We had to sit through a 'numbing' [=very boring] lecture.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but once, for about three days, just before her time, Teresa's arm went completely dead. What do you mean? Her left arm... it was numb. She said she couldn't use it. Probably those drugs she was taking. I just thought I ought to tell you. (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me