Numb and Searing

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Numb adjective - Lacking in sensation or feeling.

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Searing is an antonym for numb.

Nearby Words: numbed, numbing, numbness, numbly

Searing adjective - Having a notably high temperature.

Usage example: in our air-conditioned office, we were oblivious to the searing heat outside

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Numb is an antonym for searing.

Nearby Words: sear, seared

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