1. to make dull or blunt; to dull the edge or point of something
Usage: formal; rare
2. to make or become dull in mind or feeling; to stupefy
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The repeated blows began to hebetate the blade's sharp edge.
• Years of monotonous work seemed to hebetate his mind.
• Constant exposure to violence can hebetate one's moral sensitivity.
• The medication may hebetate your senses temporarily.
• Excessive alcohol consumption hebetates judgment and reflexes.