anaesthetize

/əˈnɛsθəˌtaɪz/
verb
  1. To give someone a drug so that they do not feel pain, especially before a medical operation.
    • They had to anaesthetize the patient quickly before the emergency surgery.
    • The vet anaesthetized the dog so she could set its broken leg without causing pain.
    • The dentist will anaesthetize your gums before pulling the tooth.
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