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numb vs benumbed

benumbed vs numb

numb and benumbed both are adjectives.

numb is a verb but benumbed is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
numb No Yes Yes No
benumbed No Yes No No
As adjectives, numb and benumbed are synonyms defined as:
  • numb and benumbed: lacking sensation
Other synonyms of numb include asleep.
numb (adjective) benumbed (adjective)
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified lacking sensation
lacking sensation having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
numb (verb) benumbed (verb)
make numb or insensitive
Difference between numb and benumbed

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