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verb

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The correct spelling is numbed. 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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
  2. 2.To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
  3. 3.To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
  4. 4.To become numb (especially physically).

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