deafen
(def′ən)
transitive verb
- to make deaf
- to overwhelm with noise
- Archaic to drown out (a sound) with a louder sound
See deafen in American Heritage Dictionary 4
verb deaf·ened,
deaf·en·ing,
deaf·ens verb, transitive- To make deaf, especially momentarily by a loud noise.
- To make soundproof.
verb, intransitive To cause permanent or momentary deafness.
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