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Deafen Definition & Meaning

deafen
verb
  1. be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise"
  2. make or render deaf; "a deafening noise"
  3. make soundproof; "deafen a room"

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Frequently asked questions

What does deafen mean?
be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise" make or render deaf; "a deafening noise" make soundproof; "deafen a room"
What part of speech is deafen?
Deafen is a verb.
How many definitions does deafen have?
Deafen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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