deaf meaning and definition

DEAF noun

Definition of deaf (noun)

1. people who have severe hearing impairments
   • "many of the deaf use sign language"

DEAF verb

Definition of deaf (verb)

1. make or render deaf
   • "a deafening noise"
   • synonyms: deafen

DEAF adjective

Definition of deaf (adjective)

1. lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
   • antonym: hearing
2. (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
   • "deaf to her warnings"
   • synonyms: indifferent