Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bedeafen

verb

/bɪˈdiːfən/

Definition

To make deaf; to deprive of hearing.

Examples

The thunderstorm seemed to bedeafen the entire town, drowning out all sounds.
He was so focused on the music that he didn’t realize how loud it was, and soon began to feel it bedeafen him.
Despite her best efforts, the noise from the construction site would bedeafen her peaceful morning.

Meaning

Bedeafen is often used to describe a situation in which someone is rendered unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently, due to loud noises or other conditions.