Benumb and Damp

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Benumb verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

Usage example: a succession of personal tragedies had benumbed him to all grief

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Damp and benumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Damp" instead a verb "Benumb".

Damp verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

Usage example: nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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Benumb and damp are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Benumb" instead a verb "Damp".

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

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