Deafen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛfən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deafen is a verb meaning (transitive) To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
Meaning
(transitive) To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make soundproof.
- (transitive, rare, dialectal, sometimes figurative) To stun, as with noise.
Example Sentences
to deafen a wall or a floor
The head injury deafened her for life.
Racine left the ground […] deafened, dazzled and tired to death.
Word Forms
- deafens
- deafening
- deafened
Synonyms for deafen
Depending on context, synonyms include deaf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deaf, deathen, deaden, undeaf, bedeafen, undeafen.
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