desensitise

Other spellings

• (US) desensitize

Word parts

de- + sensitise

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/

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• Hyphenation: de‧sen‧si‧tise

Verb

Plain form desensitise

Third-person singular desensitises

Past tense desensitised

Past participle desensitised

Present participle desensitising

1. If you desensitise something, you cause it to become less sensitive or insensitive.