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
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.