numbs Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: N AH1 M Z
What Does Numbs Mean?
As a verb, numbs means third-person singular simple present indicative of numb.
Numbs Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of numb
Verb
- To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.
- To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.
- To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
- To become numb (especially physically).
Synonyms of Numbs
Numbs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Numbs
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Numbs in a Sentence
The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.
He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.
Word Forms & Grammar
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