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2. deaf-and-dumb_person

noun. a deaf person who is unable to speak.

Synonyms

3. dumb

adjective. ['ˈdʌm'] slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity.

Etymology

  • dumb (English)
  • dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumb (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • dumbien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumbian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. deaf

adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.

Etymology

  • deaf (English)
  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. deaf

noun. ['ˈdɛf'] people who have severe hearing impairments.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • deaf (English)
  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. dumb

adjective. ['ˈdʌm'] temporarily incapable of speaking.

Etymology

  • dumb (English)
  • dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumb (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • dumbien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumbian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. dumb

adjective. ['ˈdʌm'] unable to speak because of hereditary deafness.

Etymology

  • dumb (English)
  • dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumb (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • dumbien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumbian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. dumb

adjective. ['ˈdʌm'] lacking the power of human speech.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • dumb (English)
  • dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumb (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • dumbien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dumbian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. deaf

adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed.

Etymology

  • deaf (English)
  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. deaf

verb. ['ˈdɛf'] make or render deaf.

Etymology

  • deaf (English)
  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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