Numb

/nʌm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters

Definition of Numb

verb

To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
"The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
"He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
To become numb (especially physically).

adjective

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
"fingers numb with cold"
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
"numb with shock; numb with boredom"
Causing numbness.

Anagrams of Numb

Words You Can Make

4 words can be made from the letters in "numb":

3-LETTER WORDS

bum bun mun nub

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "numb" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

NU...Words starting with "nu"...MBWords ending with "mb"All 4-letter words Unscramble "numb"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

benumbdulldeadenedinsensiblestunned

ANTONYMS

sensiblesensitive

Rhyming Words

abcoulomb aplomb beachcomb bedumb benumb bomb catacomb chimb choriamb climb clomb cockscomb comb coomb corymb+5 more

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