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deafen::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Synonyms | deaf |
| Type of | desensitise, desensitize |
a deafening noise.
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a deafening noise.
Examples of deafen
deafen
This can deafen a nearby creature that wholly relies on it's hearing for survival.
From the independent.co.uk
Even though the sound of the alarm continues to deafen you, there's no fire.
From the express.co.uk
People seem to think it's ok to deafen the whole neighbourhood for a week around Nov 5th.
From the guardian.co.uk
Air bags designed to protect car drivers and passengers in crashes could also deafen them.
From the newscientist.com
The Eagle is not a bad film, although why modern movies have to deafen you with their soundtrack is beyond me.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
Plus, they would deafen anyone within earshot.
From the sciencedaily.com
Does the existence of this high-profile echo chamber deafen candidates to what the electorate is actually saying?
From the sfgate.com
Albums should be at a consistent sound level so that when you have your iPod on shuffle, no track will deafen above the others.
From the independent.co.uk
Is it true that if the Earth's atmosphere extended all the way to the sun, then the noise the sun makes would deafen us all?
From the newscientist.com
- Be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise"
- Make soundproof; "deafen a room"
- (deafened) caused to hear poorly or not at all
- (deafened (Also known as late-deafened.)) This is both a medical and a sociological term referring to individuals who have become deaf later in life and who may not be able to identify with either the Deaf or the hard of hearing communities.
