Benumb vs. Numb — What's the Difference?

To make numb, especially by cold.

Deprived of the power to feel or move normally; benumbed

To render senseless or inactive, as from shock or boredom

Emotionally unresponsive; indifferent

(transitive) To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic.

To make or become numb.

To deaden, dull (the mind, faculties, etc.).

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

To make torpid; to deprive of sensation or sensibility; to stupefy; as, a hand or foot benumbed by cold.

Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

Make numb or insensitive;

(obsolete) Causing numbness.

(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

(transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

(transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

(intransitive) To become numb (especially physically).

Enfeebled in, or destitute of, the power of sensation and motion; rendered torpid; benumbed; insensible; as, the fingers or limbs are numb with cold.

Producing numbness; benumbing; as, the numb, cold night.

To make numb; to deprive of the power of sensation or motion; to render senseless or inert; to deaden; to benumb; to stupefy.

Make numb or insensitive;

Lacking sensation;

(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive;

So frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror;