verb
R
To lose feeling in a part of the body, often due to cold, or to become emotionally unresponsive.
The icy water quickly benumbed his hands, making it hard to feel anything.
R
To stun someone emotionally or mentally, making them unable to think or react.
The sudden loss of her job left her benumbed and unsure of what to do next.
translation
To lose feeling in a part of the body, often due to cold, or to become emotionally unresponsive.; To stun someone emotionally or mentally, making them unable to think or react.
Word Forms
3rd Present
benumbs
Progressive
benumbing
Perfect
benumbed
Past
benumbed