Hypersensitizing
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/
Hypersensitizing (verb)
- To make someone react too strongly to small things, especially feelings, sounds, or light.
- To increase the sensitivity of nerves or body systems so they respond more strongly to pain or touch.
- To prepare the immune system to react strongly to a substance after exposure.
Examples
- She hypersensitizes to criticism, so small comments feel harsh.
- They hypersensitize to noise, and every sound becomes stressful.