What is another word for deafen?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛfən] (IPA) 
Deafen is a verb which refers to the action of causing someone to become deaf or to become unable to hear anything. There are several other synonyms that can be used instead of deafen, such as, "mute", "silence", "hush", "quiet", "still", "placate" and "calm". These synonyms can be used interchangeably, depending on the context of the sentence. For instance, instead of using the word "deafen" in a sentence like "The loud noise deafened my ears", one can also use its synonym "mute" or "silence" like in "The loud noise silenced my ears". The choice of synonym will add variety to a writer's vocabulary and make their writing more interesting.
