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- [bih-nuhm]
- /bɪˈnʌm/
- /bɪˈnʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-nuhm]
- /bɪˈnʌm/
Definitions of benumb word
- verb benumb to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold 4
- verb benumb to make inactive; stupefy (the mind, senses, will, etc) 3
- verb transitive benumb to make numb physically 3
- verb transitive benumb to deaden the mind, will, or feelings of 3
- verb with object benumb to make numb; deprive of sensation: benumbed by cold. 1
- verb with object benumb to render inactive; deaden or stupefy. 1
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Origin of benumb
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; back formation from Middle English benomen, past participle of benimen to take away, Old English beniman; cognate with Dutch benemen, German benehmen, Gothic biniman. See be-, nimble, numb
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Parts of speech for Benumb
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benumb popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
benumb usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benumb
verb benumb
- numb — deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move: fingers numb with cold.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- cumber — to obstruct or hinder
- daze — If someone is in a daze, they are feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because they have had a shock or surprise.
- stupefy — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
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