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benumb vs dull

dull vs benumb

benumb is not an adjective while dull is an adjective.

benumb and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
benumb No No Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
As verbs, benumb and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • benumb and dull: make numb or insensitive
Other synonyms of benumb include blunt, numb.
benumb (adjective) dull (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
benumb (verb) dull (verb)
make numb or insensitive become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make less lively or vigorous
become less interesting or attractive
make dull in appearance
make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
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