anaesthetizing
an-aes-thet-iz-ing
adjective
Dulling or numbing emotions, senses, or the ability to react.
"The monotonous work had an anaesthetizing effect."
verb
Administering an anaesthetic to induce insensitivity to pain or sensation.
"The nurse was anaesthetizing the area before the injection."
adjective
Causing a loss of physical sensation, especially for medical procedures.
"The anaesthetizing cream made the skin numb."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: anesthetize, anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, put out, put under
Antonyms: bring around, bring back, bring round, bring to