deafen — to make someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefən/
Korean meaning: 귀를 멀게 하다, 청력을 잃게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 데-픈 (강세: 데)
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke sessions could deafen a whale!
- The construction work next door threatens to deafen the entire neighborhood.
- Rock concerts can deafen you if you don't wear ear protection.
deafen
VERB//ˈdefən//
to make someone unable to hear, either temporarily or permanently
Loud noise making ears unable to hear
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Seven bells deafen all who seek heaven!
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Origin
중세 영어 'def(deaf, 귀먹은)'에서 유래되어 '-en' 접미사가 붙어 '귀먹게 만들다'는 뜻의 동사가 되었습니다. 마치 소리의 데미지가 귀를 펀치하는 것처럼!
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“My neighbor's karaoke sessions could deafen a whale!”
“The construction work next door threatens to deafen the entire neighborhood.”
“Rock concerts can deafen you if you don't wear ear protection.”
“The teacher's whistle could deafen students three classrooms away.”
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