Dental Procedures And Techniques

verb to make less sensitive or responsive to something

• Exposure therapy is often used to desensitize individuals to their fears.
• Watching violent movies can desensitize people to real-life violence.
• Playing video games for hours can desensitize you to the violence in them.
• Constant exposure to negativity can desensitize a person's emotional responses.

verb to administer a sedative to

adjective calm, quiet, or composed

• The doctor administered a sedate medication to help calm the patient's nerves.
• After a long day at work, I like to have a sedate evening at home.
• Let's skip the party tonight and just have a sedate night in.
• The quiet town had a sedate atmosphere, perfect for relaxation.