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NUMB

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Numb.

How to pronounce numb:

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Numb - as an adjective satellite

Lacking sensation

Example: "My foot is asleep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asleep8benumbed15

(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

Example: "Passersby were dead to our plea for help"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead6

So frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

Example: "Too numb with fear to move"

Numb - as a verb

Make numb or insensitive

Example: "The shock numbed her senses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benumb12blunt7dull5

Numb - as an adjective

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

Example: "Fingers numb with cold"

Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

Example: "Numb with shock; numb with boredom"

Causing numbness.

Example Sentences

"I couldn't feel my fingers because they were numb from the cold."
"After sitting in the same position for hours, my legs went numb."
"The dentist injected a numbing agent before pulling out my tooth."
"Her face turned pale and she felt numb with shock."
"The medicine made my headache go away, but it also left me numb all over."
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Word Game Points

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

NUMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NUMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, numb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NUMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NUMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, numb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NUMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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