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benumb

/bɪˈnʌm/

Translations

benumbverb

benumbed

Past Simple

benumbed

Past Participle

benumbing

Gerund

/bɪˈnʌm/

engourdirSurtout au sens physique, et aussi au sens figuré d’amoindrir les réactions ou les sensations.

The cold wind began to benumb his fingers as he walked through the snow.

Le vent froid a commencé à engourdir ses doigts tandis qu’il marchait dans la neige.

Additional translations

hébéterAu sens figuré, pour une stupeur ou un choc qui empêchent de réfléchir clairement.

Synonyms

render numb

benumbverb

To make someone or something numb or unable to feel.

The cold wind began to benumb his fingers as he walked through the snow.

To make someone unable to think clearly or react properly.

The shocking news seemed to benumb her, leaving her speechless and in a daze.