The act of benumbing, or state of being benumbed; torpor.

plural of benumbment

(transitive) To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic. / (transitive, figuratively) To deaden, dull (the mind, faculties, etc.).

simple past tense and past participle of benumb

Lacking sensation; numb. / Lacking emotion or interest; dulled.

present participle of benumb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of benumb

One who, or that which benumbs; a numbing agent

plural of benumber