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The correct spelling is numbs.
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verb
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The correct spelling is numbs. 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.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).
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