Deafens

/ˈdɛfənz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense; makes someone unable to hear or exposes to overwhelming sound.

Etymology

From 'deafen' with the '-s' suffix for third-person singular present tense, standard English verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

This verb appears constantly in literature and warnings: 'the noise deafens us,' showing how English uses this word to express being overwhelmed by sensory intensity.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.