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deaf

/dˈɛf/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
  2. (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
    “deaf to her warnings”

noun

  1. people who have severe hearing impairments
    “many of the deaf use sign language”

verb

  1. make or render deaf
    “a deafening noise”

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