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   The meaning of BENUMB is to make inactive : deaden. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage.

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   Define benumb. benumb synonyms, benumb pronunciation, benumb translation, English dictionary definition of benumb. tr.v. be·numbed , be·numb·ing , be·numbs 1. To make numb, especially by cold. 2. To render senseless or inactive, as from shock or boredom: The dull skit...

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   Benumb definition: to make numb; deprive of sensation. See examples of BENUMB used in a sentence.

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   The earliest known use of the verb benumb is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for benumb is from around 1485, in Digby Mysteries. It is also recorded as an adjective from the Middle English period (1150—1500). benumb is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: benumb adj.

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   All you need to know about "BENUMB" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Benumb definition: To make numb, especially by cold.

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   What does benumb mean?

   • Define benumb. benumb synonyms, benumb pronunciation, benumb translation, English dictionary definition of benumb. tr.v. be·numbed , be·numb·ing , be·numbs 1. To make numb, especially by cold. 2. To render senseless or inactive, as from shock or boredom: The dull skit...

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   What is the meaning of benumbed?

   • After years of war, they had become benumbed [= numb] to violence. [=violence no longer caused them to feel strong emotions]

   Benumb Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   When was benumb first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb benumb is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for benumb is from around 1485, in Digby Mysteries. It is also recorded as an adjective from the Middle English period (1150—1500). benumb is formed within English, by conversion.

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   What does benumbed by cold mean?

   • benumbed by cold. to render inactive; deaden or stupefy. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   What does beniman mean?

   • 1350–1400; back formation from Middle English benomen, past participle of benimen to take away, Old English beniman; cognate with Dutch benemen, German benehmen, Gothic biniman. See be-, nimble, numb He further says they dwarf the body, benumb the brain and weaken character.

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   What does Numb mean?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus. 1. To make numb, especially by cold. 2. To render senseless or inactive, as from shock or boredom: The dull skit benumbed the audience. [Middle English binomen, from past participle of binimen, to take away, from Old English beniman : be-, away; see be- + niman, to take; see numb.] be·numb′ment n.

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8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › benumbBenumb Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   benumb /bɪ ˈ nʌm/ verb. benumbs; benumbed; benumbing. Britannica Dictionary definition of BENUMB. [+ object] formal. : to make (someone) numb or unable to have emotions — usually used as benumbed. After years of war, they had become benumbed [= numb] to violence. [=violence no longer caused them to feel strong emotions] About Us & Legal Info.