desensitize
verb (used with object)
to lessen the sensitiveness of.
has desensitized
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present perfectof desensitize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Covid has desensitized us to online buying, where we used to be more compelled to be there in person,” Ms. Arvin said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
The case exposes how true crime has desensitized many of its fans to horrific violence and instead fostered an eager voyeurism, a phenomenon that "Only Murders" skillfully mocks.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2021
Because Miami-Dade’s rare bubble of Latino empowerment, which includes Latino billionaires, a U.S. senator, artists, business titans, judges and celebrities, has desensitized us.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2020
People no longer know how to speak to another face to face – social media and texting has desensitized society in understanding that there are real people out there behind those texts behind those posts.
From Time ● Dec. 14, 2012
"He has desensitized race in films," said Jeff Friday, the festival's co-founder.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2011
