desensitize

Other spellings

• (UK) desensitise

Word parts

de- + sensitize

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/

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• Hyphenation: de‧sen‧si‧tize

Verb

Plain form desensitize

Third-person singular desensitizes

Past tense desensitized

Past participle desensitized

Present participle desensitizing

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