Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deafen
verb
/ˈdɛfən/
Definition
To make deaf or unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently.
Examples
- His loud music can deafen anyone who listens for too long.
- The explosion was so loud that it seemed to deafen the entire crowd.
- She feared that the continuous exposure to noise would deafen her over time.
Meaning
Deafen refers to the action of causing someone to lose their hearing completely or to make it difficult to hear sounds.
Synonyms
- muffle
- stun
- debilitate
