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Desensitise (Verb)

Make insensitive; "His military training desensitized him".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Years of dealing with emergencies had begun to desensitise the doctor to the realities of life and death.
Exposure to graphic images in the media can gradually desensitise people to violence and cruelty.
The violent video game desensitised players to the consequences of their actions in the virtual world.
Her work in a high-stress environment eventually desensitised her to the chaotic atmosphere.
Repeatedly watching tragic news desensitised him to the suffering of others over time.

Cause not to be sensitive; "The war desensitized many soldiers"; "The photographic plate was desensitized".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The prolonged exposure to graphic content had begun to desensitise people to its true horror.
Repeatedly watching violence in movies can desensitise children to the consequences of aggression.
After witnessing several accidents, some drivers start to desensitise themselves to the risks of speeding.
Over time, the ongoing threat of terrorism had begun to desensitise the public to its presence.
Prolonged exposure to shocking images can desensitise a person's emotional response to their effects.