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desensitize

/di'sɛnsɪ,taɪz/

Synonyms of desensitize Antonyms of desensitize Examples of desensitize Usage of desensitize Parts of desensitize Definition that contains desensitize Words sounding like desensitize Explanation of desensitize

verb
make insensitive
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"His military training desensitized him"

Similar:

desensitise

Opposite:

sensitize

type of:
alter change modify
verb
cause not to be sensitive
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"The war desensitized many soldiers" "The photographic plate was desensitized"

Similar:

desensitise

Opposite:

sensitize

type of:
change modify alter

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