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Antonyms
Synonyms
2. deaf-mute
3. deaf
adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.
Etymology
- deaf (English)
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. mute
adjective. ['ˈmjuːt'] expressed without speech.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- mute (English)
- muet (Anglo-Norman)
- muetir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
5. deaf
noun. ['ˈdɛf'] people who have severe hearing impairments.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- deaf (English)
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. mute
noun. ['ˈmjuːt'] a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument.
Synonyms
Etymology
- mute (English)
- muet (Anglo-Norman)
- muetir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
7. mute
noun. ['ˈmjuːt'] a deaf person who is unable to speak.
Synonyms
Etymology
- mute (English)
- muet (Anglo-Norman)
- muetir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
8. mute
verb. ['ˈmjuːt'] deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
Etymology
- mute (English)
- muet (Anglo-Norman)
- muetir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
9. deaf
adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- deaf (English)
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. mute
adjective. ['ˈmjuːt'] unable to speak because of hereditary deafness.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- mute (English)
- muet (Anglo-Norman)
- muetir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))