desensitise

de·sen·si·tize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-sen-si-tahyz]
- /diˈsɛn sɪˌtaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-sen-si-tahyz]
- /diˈsɛn sɪˌtaɪz/

Definitions of desensitise word

verb with object desensitise to lessen the sensitiveness of. 1
verb with object desensitise to make indifferent, unaware, or the like, in feeling. 1
verb with object desensitise Photography. to make less sensitive or wholly insensitive to light, as the emulsion on a film. 1
verb with object desensitise Printing. to treat (the design on a lithographic plate) with an etch in order to increase the capacity to retain moisture, and to remove traces of grease. 1
verb with object desensitise Chemistry. to reduce the sensitivity of (an explosive) to those stimuli capable of detonating it. 1
noun desensitise Alternative spelling of desensitize. 1

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Origin of desensitise

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; de- + sensitize

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Parts of speech for Desensitise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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desensitise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for desensitise

verb desensitise

numb — deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move: fingers numb with cold.
deaden — If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud.
dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.

All 9 Synonyms of desensitise