"deprive of sensation," late 15c., from be- + numb. Originally of mental states; of the physical body from 1520s. Related: Benumbed; benumbing.
Benin
benison
Benjamin
bent
benthos
benumb
benzaldehyde
Benzedrine
benzene
benzine
benzo-
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