Определение слова «numb» на английский

adjective

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

   • fingers numb with cold
   • legs numb from kneeling

2. Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

   • numb with shock; numb with boredom

3. (Maine) Dumb or stupid.

4. (obsolete) Causing numbness.

verb

1. (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

   • The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.
   • When I first heard the news, I was numbed by the shock.

2. (transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

   • He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.

3. (transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

4. (intransitive) To become numb (especially physically).