deave

/div/
verb
  1. To make someone deaf or unable to hear, especially by making a loud noise.
    • The constant roar of the waterfall seemed to deave the hikers.
    • Don't shout so close to my ear—you'll deave me.
    • The construction noise would deave anyone who stayed nearby.
  2. To overwhelm or stun someone with noise or information.
    • The loud music at the party threatened to deave the guests.
    • All the conflicting advice from friends can deave a new parent.
    • The teacher's endless lecture began to deave the students.
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