Benumb and Lower

Benumb

Benumb verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.
Usage example: a succession of personal tragedies had benumbed him to all grief

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

Lower

Lower verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.

Benumb and lower are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Benumb" instead a verb "Lower".

Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase
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