desensitising Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause not to be sensitive
   desensitise; desensitize.
   
   • The war desensitized many soldiers
   • The photographic plate was desensitized
2. verb make insensitive
   desensitise; desensitize.
   
   • His military training desensitized him
3. adjective making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli
   desensitizing.
   

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