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desensitize
verb
(de-sen-si-tize)
make insensitive
Synonyms:
desensitise
,
Antonyms:
sensitize
,
Examples:
His military training desensitized him.
desensitize
verb
(de-sen-si-tize)
cause not to be sensitive
Synonyms:
desensitise
,
Antonyms:
sensitize
,
Examples:
The war desensitized many soldiers.
The photographic plate was desensitized.
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amplify
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teach
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verbalise
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confuse
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aspirating
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desensitize
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