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dumb

British pronunciation/dˈʌm/
American pronunciation/ˈdəm/
1

stupid; slow to learn

synonyms : dense
dim
dull
obtuse
slow
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dumb definition and meaning
2

unable to speak

synonyms : mute
silent
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3

temporarily incapable of speaking

synonyms : speechless
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4

lacking the power of human speech

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Examples
1She's as dumb as an oyster.
2Whereat he smiled, but remained dumb as an oyster.
3We would have gotten away with our plan if your dumb cousin hadn't started shooting off his mouth all over town.
4I was struck dumb by the news.
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