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1. dumb

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

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

2. deaf-and-dumb

adjective. lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak.

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3. dumb

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

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  • 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. dumb

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

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

5. dumb

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

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