Enter the word for search
desensitizing
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/diˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/diˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively as the present participle of 'desensitize'.
Translations
The desensitizing cream helped reduce the pain.
Десенсибилизирующий крем помог уменьшить боль.
Definitions
The desensitizing nature of violent video games can make players less sensitive to real-world violence.
The desensitizing cream helped reduce the patient's sensitivity to pain during the procedure.
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/diˈsɛn.səˌtaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund; refers to the process or result of making someone or something less sensitive.
Definitions
Continuous exposure to violence leads to the desensitizing of viewers.
desensitizing
Gerund
desensitized
Past Simple
desensitized
Past Participle
desensitizing
Gerund
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/diˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
Translations
The doctor used a special technique to desensitize the patient to the allergen.
Врач использовал специальную технику, чтобы десенсибилизировать пациента к аллергену.
Additional translations
Definitions
The constant exposure to violent video games can desensitize young players to real-world violence.
The allergy treatment aims to desensitize patients to pollen by gradually increasing their exposure to it.
The technicians desensitized the microphone to reduce background noise during the recording.