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deaf-mute vs deaf-and-dumb person

deaf-and-dumb person vs deaf-mute

deaf-mute and deaf-and-dumb person both are nouns.

deaf-mute is an adjective but deaf-and-dumb person is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deaf-mute Yes Yes No No
deaf-and-dumb person Yes No No No
As nouns, deaf-mute and deaf-and-dumb person are synonyms defined as:
  • deaf-mute and deaf-and-dumb person: a deaf person who is unable to speak
Other synonyms of deaf-mute include mute.
deaf-mute (noun) deaf-and-dumb person (noun)
a deaf person who is unable to speak a deaf person who is unable to speak
deaf-mute (adjective) deaf-and-dumb person (adjective)
lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
Difference between deaf-mute and deaf-and-dumb person

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