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DESENSITISED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Desensitised.

Desensitised - 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

"The constant exposure to violent movies has desensitised him to real-life gore."
"Being a paramedic has desensitised her to witnessing traumatic events."
"He had become desensitised to violence after years of working in law enforcement."
"The constant exposure to graphic images had desensitised her to the horrors of war."
"Children who watch violent movies may become desensitised to aggressive behavior."
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Word Game Points

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

DESENSITISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

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

Is DESENSITISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESENSITISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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