leave sb numb
Frequency: 6.98.8 per million words
To cause someone to feel emotionally numb due to shock or surprise.
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Examples (10)
- The news left us numb.
- The shocking announcement left everyone numb with disbelief.
- Her sudden departure left him feeling completely numb.
- The tragic accident left the entire community numb with grief.
- Such a betrayal would surely leave anyone numb and heartbroken.
- The overwhelming beauty of the landscape left me momentarily numb.
- The prolonged stress began to leave her emotionally numb.
- He felt a strange emptiness that left him feeling entirely numb.
- The unexpected turn of events left the witnesses numb with shock.
- Dealing with constant challenges can leave you feeling numb to everything.