deafening

UK
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/

Translations

deafeningadjective
more deafening
Comp.
most deafening
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
The concert ended with a deafening applause.
Концерт закончился оглушительными аплодисментами.
deafeningnoun
UK
/ˈdɛf.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛf.ən.ɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning the act or process of making someone or something deaf.
deafenverb

deafening

Gerund

deafened
Past Simple
deafened
Past Participle
deafening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛfən/
US
/ˈdɛfən/
The loud music began to deafen the audience.
Громкая музыка начала оглушать зрителей.
The roar of the engine would deafen any other sound.
Рев двигателя заглушал бы любой другой звук.
Additional translations
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Antonyms

Definitions

deafeningadjective
Extremely loud; so intense in volume that it overwhelms the listener.
There was a deafening crash as the ceiling collapsed.
Causing or capable of causing loss of hearing.
Workers must wear ear protection against the deafening machinery noise.
deafeningnoun
The act or process of rendering someone or something deaf.
Prolonged exposure to the blast led to the deafening of several crew members.
deafenverb
To make someone unable to hear temporarily or permanently.
The explosion was so loud it threatened to deafen anyone nearby.
To overwhelm with noise.
The cheers from the crowd were enough to deafen anyone standing close to the stage.
To become or grow deaf.
After years working next to loud machinery, he slowly deafened.