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deafen vs deaf

deaf vs deafen

deafen is not a noun while deaf is a noun.

deafen is not an adjective while deaf is an adjective.

deafen and deaf both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deafen No No Yes No
deaf Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, deafen and deaf are synonyms defined as:
  • deafen and deaf: make or render deaf
deafen (noun) deaf (noun)
people who have severe hearing impairments
deafen (adjective) deaf (adjective)
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
deafen (verb) deaf (verb)
make soundproof make or render deaf
make or render deaf
be unbearably loud
Difference between deafen and deaf

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