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deaf
01
partly or completely unable to hear
Examples
The deaf child communicates using sign language.
He became deaf after a childhood illness damaged his hearing.
02
deliberately unresponsive to advice, appeals, or information
Examples
The committee remained deaf to repeated calls for transparency and released no statement.
He was deaf to warnings about the project's financial risks and pressed ahead anyway.
Deaf
01
people who have severe or total hearing loss, often forming a distinct linguistic and cultural community that uses sign languages and shared practices
Examples
The school offers specialized programs to support the education of the deaf in the district.
Many services now include captioning and interpreters to make events accessible for the deaf.
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deafness
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