numb

/nˈʌm/

/ˈnəm/

numb

(of a part of body) lacking feeling or sensation

synonyms : asleep(p)

so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

synonyms : dead(p)

to numb

MAIN VERB

make numb or insensitive

synonyms : benumb

Examples

1. I can't feel my toes because they're numb from the cold.

2. - Numb the senses?

3. Fingertips and lips are numb.

4. My tongue is numb.