numb vs benumb
benumb vs numbnumb is an adjective but benumb is not an adjective.
numb and benumb both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| numb | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| benumb | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
numb and benumb
are synonyms defined as:
- numb and benumb: make numb or insensitive
| numb (adjective) | benumb (adjective) |
|---|---|
| so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified | |
| lacking sensation | |
| (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive |
| numb (verb) | benumb (verb) |
|---|---|
| make numb or insensitive | make numb or insensitive |
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