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1. deaf-mutism

noun. congenital deafness that results in inability to speak.

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2. deaf-muteness

noun. congenital deafness that results in inability to speak.

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3. stone-deaf

adjective. totally deaf; unable to hear anything.

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4. deaf-mute

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

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5. tone-deaf

adjective. unable to appreciate music.

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6. mutism

noun. the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak.

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  • mutisme (French)

7. deaf

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

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  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. deaf

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

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  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. deaf

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

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  • deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. deaf

verb. ['ˈdɛf'] make or render deaf.

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