verb (third-person singular simple present nums, present participle numming, past and past participle nummed) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The cold numbed his fingers, making it difficult to turn the key.

Definition:A lack of feeling or sensation.

From numbness

Example:She nearly numbed her toes with cold when she stepped outside barefoot.

Definition:Almost completely without sensation.

From nearly numb

Example:The dentist applied a numbing agent to her gums before starting the tooth extraction.

Definition:A substance that causes the loss of sensation, often used in medical procedures.

From numbing agent