Synonyms of deafening

Verb


1. deafen

usage: be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise"

2. deafen, deaf, desensitize, desensitise

usage: make or render deaf; "a deafening noise"

3. deafen, dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break

usage: make soundproof; "deafen a room"

Adjective


1. deafening, earsplitting, thunderous, thundery, loud (vs. soft)

usage: loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

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Definition and meaning of deafening (Dictionary)