Associations to the word «Deafened»

Wiktionary

DEAFEN, verb. To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently
DEAFEN, verb. To make soundproof

Dictionary definition

DEAFEN, verb. Be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise".
DEAFEN, verb. Make or render deaf; "a deafening noise".
DEAFEN, verb. Make soundproof; "deafen a room".

Wise words

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