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DESENSITISATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Desensitisation.

Desensitisation - as a noun

The process of reducing sensitivity

Example: "She laments on society's gradual desensitisation to the horrors of xenophobia"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitization25

Example Sentences

"The desensitisation of the patient's skin helped in reducing the pain during the medical procedure."
"Exposure therapy involves gradual desensitisation to fear-inducing situations."
"The violent video games led to desensitisation to real-life acts of aggression."
"The desensitisation of the nerve endings can help alleviate chronic pain."
"Systematic desensitisation is a technique used in treating phobias."
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Word Game Points

Is DESENSITISATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desensitisation is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

DESENSITISATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DESENSITISATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, desensitisation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
DESENSITISATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is DESENSITISATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitisation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESENSITISATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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