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Synonyms & Antonyms of numb
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
lacking in sensation or feeling
- I've been sitting in the same position for too long and now my feet are numb
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2
not expressing any emotion
- apparently in shock, he answered the police officer's questions with a numb expression on his face
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- enigmatic
- (also enigmatical),
- impenetrable,
- inscrutable,
- mysterious
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- active,
- alive,
- animated,
- bright,
- busy,
- dynamic,
- effervescent,
- energetic,
- expansive,
- exuberant,
- lively,
- vivacious
- emotional,
- melodramatic,
- theatrical
- (also theatric),
- unreserved,
- unrestrained
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3
not feeling or showing emotion
- years of physical and emotional abuse had rendered the woman numb and withdrawn
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- bland,
- blank,
- deadpan,
- dry,
- empty,
- expressionless,
- inexpressive,
- stone-faced,
- straight-faced,
- vacant,
- wooden
- enigmatic
- (also enigmatical),
- impenetrable,
- inscrutable
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numb
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of numb (Entry 2 of 2)
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
- wait for the medication to numb your mouth
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The first known use of numb was in the 14th century
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