numb

== English == === Etymology === From the past participle of nim (“to take”). Compare German benommen (“dazed, numb”) and Old Norse numinn. The final ⟨b⟩ is a later addition; it was never pronounced, and did not appear in the original word. === Pronunciation === enPR: nŭm, IPA(key): /nʌm/ Rhymes: -ʌm === Adjective === numb (comparative number, superlative numbest) Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation. Synonyms: deadened, insensible, nerveless Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way. Synonym: stunned numb with shock; numb with boredom (Maine) Dumb or stupid. (obsolete) Causing numbness. ==== Antonyms ==== sensible, sensitive ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== numskull ==== Translations ==== === Verb === numb (third-person singular simple present numbs, present participle numbing, simple past and past participle numbed) (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally). Synonym: benumb (transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense. Synonym: dull (transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute. Synonym: dull (intransitive) To become numb (especially physically). ==== Derived terms ==== mind-numbing numb out ==== Translations ====