verb
deafen
Deafen (verb) means to make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
verb
1
To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
2
To make soundproof.
3
To stun, as with noise.
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Etymology
From deaf + -en (verbal suffix). Compare Middle English deven, deaven (“to make deaf”), Old English ādēafian (“to deafen”) and Old English ādȳfan, Dutch verdoven (“to stupefy, deafen”), German betäuben (“to stun, stupefy, deafen”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deafen?
"deafen" (verb) means to make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
What are the different meanings of deafen?
"deafen" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently; 2. To make soundproof; 3. To stun, as with noise.