Numb

/nʌm/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters
Definition of Numb

verb

  1. To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

    "The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."

  2. To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

    "He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."

  3. To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
  4. To become numb (especially physically).

adjective

  1. Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

    "fingers numb with cold"

  2. Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

    "numb with shock; numb with boredom"

  3. Causing numbness.
Anagrams of Numb

No exact anagrams found for "numb". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Numb"

Numb is a 4-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Numb" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "numb" is a low-scoring word.