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deafen
(redirected from deafens)

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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.

deafen
Verb
to make deaf, esp. momentarily by a loud noise
deafening adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.deafen - be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise"
2.deafen - make or render deaf; "a deafening noise"
desensitise, desensitize - cause not to be sensitive; "The war desensitized many soldiers"; "The photographic plate was desensitized"
3.deafen - make soundproof; "deafen a room"
soften, damp, weaken, dampen, break - lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"

deafen
verb make deaf, split or burst the eardrums
Translations
deafen [ˈdɛfn] vtensordecer
deafen [ˈdɛfn] deaf vtrendre sourd(e) (fig); assourdir
deafen [ˈdɛfn] deaf vttaub machen
deafen [ˈdɛfn] vtassordare


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