deafen

verb

deaf·en | \ ˈde-fən

deafened; deafening\ ˈde-fə-niŋ

, ˈdef-niŋ \

Definition of deafen

transitive verb

: to make deaf was deafened by the explosion

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Examples of deafen in a Sentence

We were deafened by the explosion.

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The uncomfortable silence at PwC seemed deafening to Ryan. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "PwC chief makes diversity an ongoing mantra," 12 June 2019 It wasn’t manufactured or forced: a deafening urge to the team to survive, a tribute to what made the building great and a plea for one more outing. — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, "The end of Oracle? Raptors stun Warriors in perhaps final game in Oakland," 7 June 2019 But, however deafening the atmosphere was before, it was turned up to the maximum with half an hour remaining. — SI.com, "Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Hosts Secure Inaugural Nations League Glory," 9 June 2019 But until then, much like a A Quiet Place, the silence is deafening! — Morgan Baila, refinery29.com, "Is It Just Me, Or Are The Kardashians Really Quiet Right Now?," 25 June 2018 The Golden State lead grew to 36 points after back-to-back 3-pointers by Thompson that drew deafening cheers from the home crowd. — William Guillory, NOLA.com, "Warriors blast Pelicans in Game 1 after record-breaking first half," 28 Apr. 2018 The feedback at one show just about deafens the audience, so Fender jumps on stage and pulls a screwdriver out of his belt. — David Kirby, WSJ, "‘The Birth of Loud’ Review: Constructive Feedback," 17 Jan. 2019 The president often uses the service to seed threats and falsehoods into the world — falsehoods that are then picked up and amplified by supporters and critics alike, ricocheting to deafening effect across the news. — Farhad Manjoo, New York Times, "Employee Uprisings Sweep Many Tech Companies. Not Twitter.," 4 July 2018 While in jail, Earn witnesses the brutal beating of a mentally ill detainee in deafening silence. — Michelle Ofiwe, Esquire, "How Donald Glover Changed the Way Black Stories Are Told on Television," 10 Nov. 2016

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