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Benumbed vs Hamstrung - What's the difference?

benumbed | hamstrung |

As verbs the difference between benumbed and hamstrung

is that benumbed is past tense of benumb while hamstrung is past tense of hamstring.

As adjectives the difference between benumbed and hamstrung

is that benumbed is lacking sensation; numb while hamstrung is restricted as if by being crippled with a hamstring.

benumbed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (benumb)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking sensation; numb
  • Lacking interest; dulled

    • hamstrung

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Restricted as if by being crippled with a hamstring.
  • * 2008 , Simon Elegant, " China Blog— The National People's Congress: Rubber Stamp?," Time , 5 Mar.,
    • The hamstrung State environmental Protection Administration might get ministerial status.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (hamstring)