Numbing and Soothing

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

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Soothing and numbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soothing" instead the word "Numbing" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: numb, numbed, numbness

Soothing adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.

Usage example: the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood

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Numbing and soothing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Numbing" instead the word "Soothing" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: soothe, soothed, soother, sooth, soothingly

In humans it has "soothing" and numbing effects and is used as a flavoring in tea, it's also mixed with tobacco or marijuana and smoked.

Source: G-Rated Drug
Assassinating John Elliotson ceases production of the mind-numbing Soothing Syrup—as well as regular medicine being distributed throughout the city.

Source: Video Game / Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

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