Benumb and Dampen

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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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Dampen and benumb are semantically related in deaden topic. In some cases you can use "Dampen" instead a verb "Benumb".

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

Usage example: the oppressive heat dampened our spirits

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Benumb and dampen are semantically related in deaden topic. Sometimes you can use "Benumb" instead a verb "Dampen".

Nearby Words: damp, damper, dampening, dampness, damping

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