What is another word for benumb?
Pronunciation: [bɪnˈʌm] (IPA) 
Benumb is a verb that means to make numb or insensitive. Some synonyms for benumb include numb, deaden, desensitize, chill, paralyze, stupefy, anesthetize, blunt, stun, daze, slacken, torpor, and immobilize. Each of these synonyms has slightly different connotations and usages. For instance, numb and deaden refer specifically to making a part of the body numb or painless, while desensitize and blunt can refer to emotional or sensory numbness. Chill and torpor connote a decrease in temperature or a lack of movement, while stun and daze imply a sudden or intense shock. Regardless of the specific synonym used, each of these words indicates a loss of sensitivity or responsiveness.
