deafen meaning

UK US /ˈdɛfən/ 2 syllables

deafen (verb): be unbearably loud.

deafen has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

deafen as a verb

  1. be unbearably loud
    • a deafening noise
  2. make or render deaf
    • a deafening noise

    Synonyms: deaf

    Type of: desensitize

  3. make soundproof
    • deafen a room

    Type of: dampen

How to pronounce deafen

deafen is pronounced /ˈdɛfən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in EN · 6-letter words

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