dull vs desensitize

desensitize vs dull

dull is an adjective but desensitize is not an adjective.

dull and desensitize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dull	No	Yes	Yes	No
desensitize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, desensitize is a hypernym of dull; that is, desensitize is a word with a broader meaning than dull:

dull: make numb or insensitive
desensitize: cause not to be sensitive

Other hypernyms of dull include desensitise.

dull (adjective)	desensitize (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

dull (verb)	desensitize (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness	make insensitive
make less lively or vigorous	cause not to be sensitive
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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