desensitization

/diˌsɛnsətəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of becoming less sensitive or responsive to something, especially after repeated exposure.
    • The therapist used gradual desensitization to help the patient overcome her fear of flying.
    • After years of working in the emergency room, she experienced a natural desensitization to blood and injuries.
    • The desensitization to violence in movies can make real violence seem less shocking.
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