desensitize

/diˈsɛnsətaɪz/
verb
  1. To make someone or something less sensitive or responsive to a stimulus, often through repeated exposure.
    • Repeated exposure to loud noise can desensitize your ears over time.
    • Watching too many scary movies can desensitize you to real danger.
    • The training program aims to desensitize police officers to high-stress situations.
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