deafen
verb (used with object)
to make deaf.
was deafening
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past progressiveof deafen.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The streets in Jerusalem leading up to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, were a sea of blue and white Israeli flags, and the noise from vast loudspeakers set up along the route was deafening.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
But for a hazy afternoon in late March, it was deafening nonetheless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
For a first act, it was deafening madness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
Then when the team stepped out for the first time in front of students at the preseason basketball rally, the cheer was deafening, assistant coach Valerie Ying said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
He covered his ears and shut his eyes, for the sound of the bells was deafening.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
