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deafen

/diːˈfɛn/ verb · British & US
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What does deafen mean?

verb

To make someone or something unable to hear; to cause a loud, high-pitched sound to be too intense for someone to hear. To render someone or something deaf.

Example

"The loud music was going to deafen the audience."

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