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DESENSITISE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Desensitise.

Desensitise - as a verb

Cause not to be sensitive

Example: "The war desensitized many soldiers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitize21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sensitise9

Make insensitive

Example: "His military training desensitized him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitize21

Example Sentences

"Exposure to violent video games can desensitise children to real-life violence."
"The purpose of the training is to desensitise soldiers to the sound of gunfire."
"The therapist used gradual exposure therapy to desensitise the patient's fear of heights."
"The constant noise from the construction site desensitised the residents to the sound."
"Repeated exposure to disturbing content can desensitise viewers emotionally."
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Word Game Points

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

DESENSITISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

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

Is DESENSITISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESENSITISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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