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numbing

/ˈnʌmbɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does numbing mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of numbness, or making something seem dull and uninteresting.

Example

"The numbing effect of the painkillers allowed her to sleep through the night."

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