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Definitions for desensitization
diˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃənde·sen·si·ti·za·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
desensitization, desensitisationnoun
the process of reducing sensitivity
"the patient was desensitized to the allergen"
Wiktionary
desensitizationnoun
The act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of desensitization in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of desensitization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of desensitization in a Sentence
I just think this puts him on the wrong path, desensitization to violence at such a young age, it means the young boy may be more likely to engage in violence, aggressive behavior or even criminal activity in the future.
We believe the shot will lead to desensitization and reduce or eliminate reactions to poison ivy, oak and sumac, every March I start to get e-mails from people asking, ‘Where is the drug? Can I be in a trial?’.
And so that has an effect of normalizing sexual appearance, a sexual behavior for younger and younger girls, it starts out in the media. Suddenly, this seems more normal. Marketers market to older girls, and younger girls start to mimic it, and I do think a lot of it is a desensitization. It becomes so normalized as to be unremarkable.
I’m interested in the ethical drift, I’m in interested in the desensitization of both the prisoners and the guards and the world, that’s the town I’m from. So it has, it leaves an impact and we just dive into it.
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