oversensitizing

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

oversensitizeverb

oversensitizing

Gerund

oversensitized
Past Simple
oversensitized
Past Participle
oversensitizing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
The constant exposure to loud noises can oversensitize individuals, making them more reactive to even moderate sounds.
L'exposition constante à des bruits forts peut sursensibiliser les individus, les rendant plus réactifs même à des sons modérés.
Additional translations
sursensibiliserAu sens réfléchi ou intransitif.
Synonyms
heighten sensitivity
intensify sensitivity

Definitions

oversensitizeverb
To make someone or something excessively sensitive to stimuli.
The constant exposure to loud noises can oversensitize individuals, making them more reactive to even moderate sounds.
To become excessively sensitive.
Some materials can oversensitize after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light.