Definitions
1.verbTo cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
2.verbTo cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
3.verbTo cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
4.verbTo become numb (especially physically).
5.adjectivePhysically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation."fingers numb with cold"
6.adjectiveEmotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way."numb with shock; numb with boredom"
7.adjectiveCausing numbness.