Definition of Desensitise

1. Verb. Cause not to be sensitive. "The photographic plate was desensitized"

Exact synonyms: Desensitize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Benumb, Blunt, Dull, Numb, Bedaze, Daze, Stun, Besot, Stupefy, Deaf, Deafen
Derivative terms: Desensitisation, Desensitization
Antonyms: Sensitise, Sensitize

2. Verb. Make insensitive. "His military training desensitized him"
Exact synonyms: Desensitize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Desensitisation, Desensitization
Antonyms: Sensitize

Medical Definition of Desensitise

1. 1. To reduce or remove any form of sensitivity. Synonym: deallergise. 2. To effect desensitization. 3. In dentistry, to eliminate or subdue the painful response of exposed, vital dentin to irritative agents or thermal changes. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desensitise

desegregate
desegregated
desegregates
desegregating
desegregation
desegregations
deselect
deselected
deselecting
deselects
desensitisation
desensitisation
desensitisation procedure
desensitisation technique
desensitise (current term)
desensitise (current term)
desensitised
desensitising
desensitization
desensitization
desensitization procedure
desensitization technique
desensitize
desensitized
desensitizer
desensitizers
desensitizes
desensitizing
deserpidine
desert

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