deafened

[ˈdefənd]

deafened Definition

to make someone unable to hear anything at all, or to make a very loud noise that prevents someone from hearing anything else.

Using deafened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deafened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The explosion deafened him for a few seconds.

  • Example

    The sound of the jet engines deafened everyone on the tarmac.

  • Example

    The crowd's cheers deafened the stadium.

  • Example

    The sudden silence after the concert was deafening.

deafened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deafened

Phrases with deafened

  • a complete absence of noise or communication that is so noticeable and uncomfortable that it feels like a loud noise

    Example

    After the argument, there was a deafening silence in the room.

  • an extremely loud and powerful noise that is often associated with natural phenomena like thunder or waterfalls

    Example

    The deafening roar of the waterfall echoed through the canyon.

  • a loud and enthusiastic response from an audience, usually after a performance or speech

    Example

    The speaker received deafening applause from the crowd.

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Summary: deafened in Brief

The verb 'deafened' [ˈdefənd] means to make someone unable to hear anything at all or to make a very loud noise that prevents someone from hearing anything else. It can be used to describe the effects of an explosion, jet engines, or a loud crowd. The phrase 'deafening silence' describes a complete absence of noise or communication that is so noticeable and uncomfortable that it feels like a loud noise.