Deafened

/ˈdɛfənd/ adjective

Definition

Made unable to hear or reduced in hearing ability, often temporarily due to loud noise.

Etymology

Past tense of 'deafen.' The '-ed' suffix marks completion of the action or the resulting state.

Kelly Says

When you describe someone as 'deafened' by an explosion or concert, you're capturing that moment when the noise is so intense your ears literally stop working for a moment.

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