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deafened

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deaf·en  (dfn)
v. deaf·ened, deaf·en·ing, deaf·ens
v.tr.
1. To make deaf, especially momentarily by a loud noise.
2. To make soundproof.
v.intr.
To cause permanent or momentary deafness.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.deafened - caused to hear poorly or not at all
deaf - lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part


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