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Desensitization

/ˌdiːˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act or process of desensitizing, of reducing or eliminating sensitivity.

Desensitization to violence is a growing concern.
The desensitization process took several weeks.
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____ to violence is a growing concern.

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