desensitise

Verb

Meaning

make insensitive

cause not to be sensitive

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Synonyms

desensitize slow dull diminish blunt impair soften chill numb paralyse deaden dehumanize anaesthetize narcotize benumb
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Antonyms

sensitise raise enhance strengthen reinforce inspire
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Hypernyms

change alter modify

Hyponyms

daze deaf dull blunt stun numb

Examples

His military training desensitized him Source: Internet

The war desensitized many soldiers Source: Internet

The photographic plate was desensitized Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

desensitisation desensitisation procedure desensitisation technique desensitiser desensitising desensitizable