Benumb and Wane

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

Wane verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

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Benumb and wane are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Benumb" instead a verb "Wane".

Nearby Words: waning, waned

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