deafening

The word “deafening” has 3 syllables: deaf-en-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for deafening?

In the thesaurus, “deafening” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deafening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deafening

verb
1. To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
2. To make soundproof.
3. (sometimes figurative) To stun, as with noise.
noun
1. Pugging.
2. The process by which something is deafened.
adjective
1. Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
2. Very loud.

The roar of the crowd was so deafening that it was hard to hear anything else.
The deafening noise of the construction work made it impossible to concentrate.
As the fireworks exploded, the deafening sounds filled the night sky.
The deafening silence after the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
The engines of the jet aircraft were deafening as they roared down the runway.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deafening, such as: blaring, dead, gentle, loud, low, noisy, quiet.

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