Meanings (ES + gloss)
adormecido • dormido • entorpecido • entumecido • entumido • insensible
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
fingers numb with cold
legs numb from kneeling
Phrases
Meanings (ES + gloss)
adormecer • arrecir • aterir • entumecer
To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.
When I first heard the news, I was numbed by the shock.
alivianar • aliviar • amortiguar • apagar • atenuar • moderar
To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.
[I was] thankful for the pain, which helped to numb my terror.
Phrases