'desensitizing' definitions:

Definition of 'desensitizing'

From: WordNet
adjective
Making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli [syn: desensitizing, desensitising] [ant: sensitising, sensitizing]

Definition of 'desensitizing'

From: GCIDE
  • desensitizing \desensitizing\ adj. making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli. Opposite of sensitizing. [Narrower terms: numbing] [WordNet 1.5]