deafened; deafening
ˈde-fə-niŋ 
ˈdef-niŋ
; deafens
: to make permanently or temporarily deaf
was deafened by the explosion
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The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers.
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Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Colbert walked on stage to deafening cheers at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where longtime friends and VIPs filled the rows of seats.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Every leaf, branch, and gust of wind bounces sound waves back to the hunter, creating a deafening acoustic fog.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Michael posted the highest grossing musical biopic opening of all time as well as the biggest MPA opening of the year in the market, deafening Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Colbert walked on stage to deafening cheers at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where longtime friends and VIPs filled the rows of seats.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Every leaf, branch, and gust of wind bounces sound waves back to the hunter, creating a deafening acoustic fog.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Michael posted the highest grossing musical biopic opening of all time as well as the biggest MPA opening of the year in the market, deafening Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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“Deafen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deafen. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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