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DESENSITIZED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Desensitized.

Desensitized - as a verb

Cause not to be sensitive

Example: "The war desensitized many soldiers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sensitize18

Make insensitive

Example: "His military training desensitized him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desensitise12
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sensitize18

Example Sentences

"He was desensitized to violence after years of working in the police force."
"The constant exposure to graphic images had desensitized her emotions."
"The desensitized cells showed reduced response to the stimulus."
"The desensitized audience barely reacted to the horror movie scene."
"The desensitized nerves in her hand caused a lack of sensation."
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Word Game Points

Is DESENSITIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desensitized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESENSITIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is DESENSITIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desensitized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESENSITIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is DESENSITIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desensitized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESENSITIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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