Another word for numbness

numbness Synonyms

numbness

deadness, anesthesia, stupefaction, dullness, insensitivity, insensibility, paralysis, loss of motion, loss of sensation.

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Gradually the numbness gave way to pain.
There is a sensation of burning, tingling and numbness in the mouth, and of burning in the abdomen.
When put to the lip, the juice of the aconite root produces a feeling of numbness and tingling.
And yet the numbness hung over her like a thick fog.
Slowly the numbness wore off and shame brought tears to her eyes.

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