deafened; deafening
ˈde-fə-niŋ 
ˈdef-niŋ
; deafens
: to make permanently or temporarily deaf
was deafened by the explosion
Examples of deafen in a Sentence
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That should be no different at WrestleMania 40, especially if and when Cena and Austin show up to a deafening reaction that makes Rhodes vs. Reigns truly unforgettable.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Earlier this week, an amphibious vehicle roared onto an Okinawa beach with a deafening sound, its massive propellers whirring furiously.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024
They can be permanently deafened by this and so that there are potentially long-standing life-altering sequelae or death.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
The 49ers ran out first to deafening cheers inside the stadium, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs' entry.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
For example, artificial lights can disorient insects or migrating birds, and the din of cars, planes and ships can deafen aquatic creatures and interfere with animals’ reproduction.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
The band members lined up at the front of the stage and bowed, and the curtains closed to deafening applause.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Some residents fondly recall when trade and transit links still existed with Kyiv
On Thursday afternoon, deafening explosions sent people running into restaurant bathrooms, workplace basements and the concrete bomb shelters authorities have constructed at every bus stop.
—Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
The candidate is excited about the opportunity, but their enthusiasm wanes when there’s a deafening silence from the hiring team’s side.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Earlier this week, an amphibious vehicle roared onto an Okinawa beach with a deafening sound, its massive propellers whirring furiously.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024
They can be permanently deafened by this and so that there are potentially long-standing life-altering sequelae or death.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
The 49ers ran out first to deafening cheers inside the stadium, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs' entry.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
For example, artificial lights can disorient insects or migrating birds, and the din of cars, planes and ships can deafen aquatic creatures and interfere with animals’ reproduction.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
The band members lined up at the front of the stage and bowed, and the curtains closed to deafening applause.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Some residents fondly recall when trade and transit links still existed with Kyiv
On Thursday afternoon, deafening explosions sent people running into restaurant bathrooms, workplace basements and the concrete bomb shelters authorities have constructed at every bus stop.
—Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
The candidate is excited about the opportunity, but their enthusiasm wanes when there’s a deafening silence from the hiring team’s side.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Deafen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deafen. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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