Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Desensitize.
Desensitize - as a verb
Cause not to be sensitive
Example: "The war desensitized many soldiers"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Make insensitive
Example: "His military training desensitized him"
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Example Sentences
"Exposure therapy is often used to desensitize individuals to phobias."
"The graphic images were intended to desensitize people to the horrors of war."
"Some parents worry that violent video games can desensitize their children to real-life violence."
"The purpose of the training was to desensitize soldiers to stressful situations."
"He underwent a series of treatments to desensitize his allergies."
Word Game Points
Is DESENSITIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desensitize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESENSITIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is DESENSITIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desensitize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESENSITIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DESENSITIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESENSITIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.