Numbing and Severe

Numbing

Numbing adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Severe and numbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Numbing".

Nearby Words: numb, numbed, numbness

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Numbing and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Numbing" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Both words in one sentence

  • A year afterwards, when the series begins, all of this together has made her deeply cynical and bitter, and given her severe depression and PTSD, only numbing herself with a great deal of alcohol and pushing others away as much as possible.
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