Benumb

Synonyms of benumb

• dull
• numb
• desensitize

Antonyms of benumb

• awaken
• stimulate
• enliven

Collocations of benumb

benumb with fear

Frequency: 70 %

The loud noise benumbed him with fear.

benumb by shock

Frequency: 60 %

She was benumbed by shock when she heard the news.

benumb the senses

Frequency: 50 %

The cold weather seemed to benumb the senses.

Idiomatic Expressions for benumb

• Phrase: benumb the senses
  Meaning: to dull or deaden the senses
  Usage: The cold wind benumbed their senses as they walked through the snow.