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Lull vs Benumb - What's the difference?

lull | benumb |

In lang=en terms the difference between lull and benumb

is that lull is to become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate while benumb is to deaden.

As verbs the difference between lull and benumb

is that lull is to while benumb is to make numb, as by cold or anesthetic.

As a noun lull

is a period of rest or soothing.

lull

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A period of rest or soothing
  • (nautical) a period without waves or wind.
  • (surfing) An extended pause between sets of waves.
    • About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high — 808surfer.com forum [http://www.808surfer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5611&sid=89085fc4ffa26528388fbcce5f7faf50]

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To .
  • * Spenser
    • to lull him soft asleep
  • * Milton
    • Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, / To lull the daughters of necessity.
  • To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.
    • The storm lulled .

    Synonyms

    * (To cause to rest) appease

    benumb

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic.
  • To deaden.