benumb

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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

With a nature like his the abrupt catastrophe did not benumb; it even stimulated; but it took the flavour out of many of his pursuits.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

The world's forces began to benumb and appall him.

From The Light of the Star A Novel by Garland, Hamlin

All this Todros heard in a dim and vague way; but it was enough, to benumb his heart, full of petrified faith and pride.

From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de

There can be nothing so insufferable at a party as one of those people who seem determined to benumb your gayety by their sullen looks and their stiff manners.

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de