What is another word for anesthetize?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɪsθˌɛta͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Anesthetize refers to the process of administering an anesthetic agent, which causes a temporary loss of consciousness or sensation. Some synonyms for this word include numb, sedate, and tranquilize. Numbing the affected area of the body, sedating the patient, and tranquilizing someone to put them to sleep are all common synonyms for anesthetize. Other alternatives to this term could include putting to sleep, dulling pain, or medically inducing unconsciousness. Regardless of the terminology used, anesthetizing is a necessary and integral part of many medical and surgical procedures to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with treatments.
