damp vs deafen
deafen vs dampdamp is a noun but deafen is not a noun.
damp is an adjective but deafen is not an adjective.
damp and deafen both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| damp | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| deafen | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
deafen is a hyponym of
damp; that is, deafen is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
damp:
- damp: lessen in force or effect
- deafen: make soundproof
| damp (noun) | deafen (noun) |
|---|---|
| a slight wetness |
| damp (adjective) | deafen (adjective) |
|---|---|
| slightly wet |
| damp (verb) | deafen (verb) |
|---|---|
| lessen in force or effect | make soundproof |
| make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible | make or render deaf |
| restrain or discourage | be unbearably loud |
| deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping |
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