Associations to the word «Deafening»
Noun
- Roar
- Din
- Roaring
- Thunder
- Noise
- Explosion
- Flash
- Crash
- Cry
- Burst
- Sound
- Ear
- Uproar
- Cheers
- Clatter
- Applause
- Shriek
- Howl
- Tumult
- Clap
- Rumble
- Shout
- Blast
- Yell
- Gunfire
- Bellow
- Rattle
- Shouting
- Scream
- Racket
- Gunshot
- Confine
- Silence
- Volley
- Thump
- Fence
- Whistle
- Wail
- Lightning
- Ringing
- Siren
- Boom
- Cheer
- Tremble
- Concussion
- Hiss
- Torrent
- Grinding
- Rotor
- Thud
- Stench
- Cymbal
- Groan
- Whine
- Trumpet
- Cracking
- Rushing
- Wag
- Pounding
- Chatter
- Cataract
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
DEAFENING, adjective. Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
DEAFENING, adjective. Very loud.
DEAFENING, verb. Present participle of deafen
DEAFENING, noun. (architecture) pugging
DEAFENING SILENCE, noun. (idiomatic) A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.
DEAFENING SILENCES, noun. Plural of deafening silence
Dictionary definition
DEAFENING, adjective. Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss.
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.