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to deafen
01
ensordecer, deafinar
to cause a temporary or permanent loss of hearing
Transitive: to deafen sb
Example
The explosion was so loud that it threatened to deafen those nearby.
Prolonged exposure to loud music can gradually deafen a person.
The explosion nearby deafened everyone in the room.
02
aislar, insonorizar
to make a space or area soundproof
Transitive: to deafen a space
Example
The walls of the recording studio were deafened to keep out external noise.
They decided to deafen the room to ensure no sounds disturbed the meeting.
The apartment was deafened with thick insulation to block traffic noise.
03
ensordecer, aturdir
to overwhelm someone with a loud noise, making it hard for them to hear or concentrate
Transitive: to deafen sb
Example
The music at the concert was so loud it nearly deafened the crowd.
The roar of the crowd at the stadium deafened him as he walked to the field.
The crash of thunder deafened the hikers, making it difficult to hear anything else.
word family
deaf
Adjective
deafen
Verb
deafened
Adjective
deafening
Adjective
