verb
definition
To cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.
example
Working in an Operating Room desensitized me to the sight of blood.
Examples of desensitize in a Sentence
A class like this is designed to expose and, hopefully, desensitize a dog to a variety of people and situations in order to teach them that there's nothing to be alarmed about.
According to Wendy Nan Rees, handling your dog's paws is one of the most important ways to help desensitize him to having his tonails clipped.
Allergy shots-Injections given by an allergy specialist to desensitize an allergic person.
Absolutes of Honey and Rose help desensitize and comfort red, blotchy complexions.