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The correct spelling is numb.
How to pronounce numb
/nʌm/
verbIPA: /nʌm/
Say it like: Num-b
The correct spelling is numb. To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally). For example: "The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
Usage Examples
“The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.”
“He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.”
“fingers numb with cold”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
- 2.To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
- 3.To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
- 4.To become numb (especially physically).
adjective
- 1.Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
- 2.Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
- 3.Causing numbness.
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