Meaning of the word deafened in English

What does deafened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deafened

US /ˈdɛfənd/
UK /ˈdɛfənd/

Verb

to make someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently

Example:
The explosion deafened him for a few minutes.
The constant noise from the construction site deafened the residents.

Adjective

made unable to hear, especially by a loud noise

Example:
He was temporarily deafened by the sudden gunshot.
The crowd's roar left me completely deafened.
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