Desensitization
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noun.
the process of reducing or eliminating sensitivity.
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noun.
The act or process of
desensitizing
, of
dulling
or
reducing
sensation
.
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noun.
the process of reducing sensitivity
Word Usage
"The desensitization is the other thing, where they see it over and over, after a while, it stops having a real emotional impact."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
decrease
decrement
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
crossreactivity
dimerization
direct-method
downregulation
dysregulation
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
desensitisation