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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

desensitizing

/dɪˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does desensitizing mean?

verb

The process of reducing sensitivity, especially to a particular stimulus or situation. The act of making someone less sensitive or less responsive to something.

Example

"The therapy was designed to desensitizing the patient to the fear of spiders."

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