Anesthetize

Synonyms of anesthetize

• numb
• sedate
• tranquilize

Antonyms of anesthetize

• awaken
• stimulate
• invigorate

Collocations of anesthetize

patient

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor needed to anesthetize the patient before the surgery.

pain

Frequency: 65 %

The dentist used local anesthesia to anesthetize the area and reduce pain.

surgery

Frequency: 60 %

The anesthesiologist will anesthetize the patient before the surgery begins.

dental

Frequency: 50 %

The dentist will anesthetize your gums before filling the cavity.

numb

Frequency: 45 %

The medication will anesthetize the area and make it numb for a few hours.

Idiomatic Expressions for anesthetize

• Phrase: put to sleep
  Meaning: to administer anesthesia to render someone unconscious, especially before a medical procedure
  Usage: The dentist had to put the patient to sleep before extracting the wisdom tooth.