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deafen
UK /ˈdɛfən/ US /ˈdɛfən/
verb 3
Definitions
verb
1
To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
The head injury deafened her for life.
2
To make soundproof.
to deafen a wall or a floor
3
To stun, as with noise.
Racine left the ground […] deafened, dazzled and tired to death.
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