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benumb

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of benumb

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

A succession of personal tragedies had benumbed him to all grief.

Synonyms of benumb

blunt, cauterize, damp, dampen, deaden, dull, numb

Words Related to benumb

muffle, mute, tone (down)

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), lower, reduce, subdue

debilitate, enfeeble, weaken

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane

alleviate, ease, lighten

abate, moderate

Near Antonyms of benumb

amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen

animate, arouse, stimulate

Antonyms of benumb

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