Dumb and Torpid

Dumb

Dumb adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.

Torpid and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torpid" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

Torpid

Torpid adjective - Slow to move or act.

Dumb and torpid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective "Torpid".

Nearby Words: torpor, torpidity, torpidly

Both words in one sentence

  • Although it's later revealed that this doesn't apply to all zombies - eating brains makes KT "dumb and torpid".
    Source: Smart Ball
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