benumb

Example Sentences

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Invention is kept alive, and the mind is not suffered to fall into that drowsy stupidity, which, in a civilized society, seems to benumb the understanding of the people….

From Forbes • Aug. 26, 2014

The intense cold, that soon began to benumb the senses of Sandie, seemed to have no deterrent effect on his efforts.

From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Stables, Gordon

The effect of this announcement was to benumb his faculties.

From Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Was it remarkable that happiness should benumb him and rob him of his senses?

From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann

I say, with all the resolution, with all the exertion of every one of those good feelings which you would sear and benumb.

From The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts by Iffland, Augustus William