verb
deafen
Deafen (verb) means to cause someone to lose their hearing, briefly or for good.
verb
1
To cause someone to lose their hearing, briefly or for good.
"The head injury deafened her for life."
2
To render something soundproof.
"to deafen a wall or a floor"
3
To overwhelm someone with a very loud noise.
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Etymology
Formed from deaf and -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").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deafen?
"deafen" (verb) means to cause someone to lose their hearing, briefly or for good.
What is another word for deafen?
Other words for "deafen" include deaf.
What are the different meanings of deafen?
"deafen" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause someone to lose their hearing, briefly or for good; 2. To render something soundproof; 3. To overwhelm someone with a very loud noise.
