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numb vs dull

dull vs numb

numb and dull both are adjectives.

numb and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
numb No Yes Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
As verbs, numb and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • numb and dull: make numb or insensitive
Other synonyms of numb include benumb, blunt.
numb (adjective) dull (adjective)
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified not having a sharp edge or point
lacking sensation emitting or reflecting very little light
(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive 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
numb (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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