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deafen
/ˈdɛfən/
verb 3
Collocations
1DEAFEN + NOUN
wall
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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Synonyms
verb — make or render deaf
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The head injury deafened her for life.
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to deafen a wall or a floor
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Racine left the ground […] deafened, dazzled and tired to death.
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Where did you deafen them?
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