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be·numb

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–verb (used with object)

1.	to make numb; deprive of sensation: benumbed by cold.

2.	to render inactive; deaden or stupefy.

[Origin: 1350–1400; back formation from ME benomen, ptp. of benimen to take away, OE beniman; c. D benemen, G benehmen, Goth biniman. See be-, nimble, numb

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be·numbed·ness

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be·numb·ing·ly, adverb

be·numb·ment, noun

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be·numb Audio Help (bĭ-nŭm') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. be·numbed, be·numb·ing, be·numbs

To make numb, especially by cold.
To make inactive; dull: "The anesthetic afternoon benumbs, sickens our senses" (Karl Shapiro). See Synonyms at daze.

[Middle English binomen, from past participle of binimen, to take away, from Old English beniman : be-, away; see be- + niman, to take; see numb.]

be·numb'ment n.

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benumb
verb
make numb or insensitive; "The shock numbed her senses" [syn: numb]

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