Synonyms for deafen
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
The head injury deafened her for life.
Forms
- Past participle
- deafened
e.g. deafened → stunned, deafed…
Example sentences
- stun William used a stun gun to paralyze Sandra.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deafen | rising | |
| stun | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- deaf1, stun1