numbed

verb

  1. 1

    To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

    The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.
  2. 2

    To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

    He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.
  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To become numb (especially physically).

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