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desensitization

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

desensitizationnoun

desensitizations

The desensitization to violence in video games is a topic of ongoing research.

La désensibilisation à la violence dans les jeux vidéo fait l’objet de recherches continues.

Synonyms

desensitizationadjective

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to modify it (e.g., "desensitization protocol").

Additional translations

désensibilisantMédecine ; s’emploie pour ce qui vise à réduire une sensibilité ou une réaction allergique.

desensitizationnoun

The process of making someone less sensitive to something, especially through repeated exposure.

The desensitization to violence in video games is a topic of ongoing research.

A medical treatment that reduces or eliminates an allergic reaction by gradually increasing exposure to the allergen.

Desensitization therapy helped her manage her severe peanut allergy.

desensitizationadjective

Relating to, involving, or used in a process of desensitization.

The patient was enrolled in a desensitization program to overcome her phobia.