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v. - Cause not to be highly susceptible to feelings.

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  • That quote is from Scientists look to 'desensitise' kids to food allergens by Stephen Daniells on the FoodNavigator-USA. com site.
  • Maybe there’s a way to desensitise oneself to the guilt?
  • The research team also believes that the new, safer peanut could also be used to help desensitise sufferers.
  • One can exercise to desensitise yourself against the effect so that you no longer feel nauseous or uncomfortable.
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