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Resensitize vs Desensitize - What's the difference?

resensitize | desensitize |

As verbs the difference between resensitize and desensitize

is that resensitize is to sensitize again (especially following desensitization) while desensitize is to cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.

resensitize

English

Verb

(resensitiz)
  • To sensitize again (especially following desensitization)

    • desensitize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * desensitise (British)

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.
    • Working in an Operating Room desensitized me to the sight of blood.

    Derived terms

    * (l)