desensitizing (Adjective) — Making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli. ex. "Thus, instead of desensitizing the fearful dog, the trainer had reinforced the fear"
desensitizing (Verb) — Cause not to be sensitive. ex. "The war desensitized many soldiers" ex. "The photographic plate was desensitized"
desensitizing (Verb) — Make insensitive. ex. "His military training desensitized him"