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deaf-mute vs mute

mute vs deaf-mute

deaf-mute and mute both are nouns.

deaf-mute and mute both are adjectives.

deaf-mute is not a verb while mute is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deaf-mute Yes Yes No No
mute Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, deaf-mute and mute are synonyms defined as:
  • deaf-mute and mute: a deaf person who is unable to speak
Other synonyms of deaf-mute include deaf-and-dumb person.
deaf-mute (noun) mute (noun)
a deaf person who is unable to speak a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
a deaf person who is unable to speak
deaf-mute (adjective) mute (adjective)
lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak expressed without speech
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
deaf-mute (verb) mute (verb)
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Difference between deaf-mute and mute

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