Desensitising — synonyms, desensitising antonyms, definition

1. desensitising (Adjective) Brit

desensitizing

desensitising (Adjective) — Making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli. ex. "Thus, instead of desensitising the fearful dog, the trainer had reinforced the fear"

predisposition sensitivity

2. desensitising (Verb) Brit

sensitising

desensitising (Verb) — Cause not to be sensitive. ex. "The war desensitised many soldiers" ex. "The photographic plate was desensitised"

desensitising (Verb) — Make insensitive. ex. "His military training desensitised him"

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