adormecer — meaning in English

English meaning

• lull noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
• numb adj Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
• slumber noun Sleep, especially peaceful or restful sleep.

Senses

adormecer is used for these senses in English:

• lull (transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
• numb (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
• slumber (intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

lull — full definition

1. noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
2. verb To calm someone, or ease them into a false sense of security.

numb — full definition

1. adj Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
2. adj Unable to feel or respond emotionally, often after shock or grief.
3. verb To make (something) unable to feel physical sensation, or to dull an emotion.

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