Desensitise (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make insensitive; "His military training desensitized him".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Desensitize

Hypernyms

• Change
• Modify

Related Words

• Desensitisation (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Desensitize

Antonyms

• Sensitise

Hypernyms

• Change
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Stun
• Daze
• Deafen
• Numb
• Besot
• Blunt
• Dull

Related Words

• Desensitisation (noun)