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deafen

verb

Make soundproof

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɛfən

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Meaning

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verb

  1. Make soundproof

    “Deafen a room”

verb

  1. Make or render deaf

    “A deafening noise”

verb

  1. Be unbearably loud

    “A deafening noise”

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Example Sentences

Deafen a room
A deafening noise

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