Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Numbing.
Numbing - as an adjective satellite
Causing numbness or insensitivity
Example: "The numbing effect of grief"
Numbing - as a verb
To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
Example: "The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
Example: "He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
To become numb (especially physically).
Numbing - as a noun
An act by which something is numbed.
Example Sentences
"The numbing cold air made it hard to feel my fingers."
"The numbing effect of the medication helped to dull the pain."
"The numbing sensation spread throughout my body after the dentist injected the local anesthesia."
"The numbing grief overwhelmed her after the loss of her loved one."
"The numbing sound of the sirens filled the air during the emergency."
Word Game Points
Is NUMBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, numbing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NUMBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is NUMBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, numbing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNUMBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is NUMBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, numbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNUMBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
