deafen
/ˈdɛfən/
verb
- To make someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently, usually by a very loud noise.
- The sudden blast of music from the speakers nearly deafened me.
- The explosion was loud enough to deafen anyone standing nearby.
- Years of working near jet engines without ear protection can deafen a person.
- To overwhelm or stun someone with a very loud sound.
- The roar of the crowd deafened the players on the field.
- The constant noise from the construction site deafened the residents.
- The thunder was so close it deafened us for a moment.
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