Meaning of 'deaf'

adjective

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

noun

people who have severe hearing impairments

Example: "many of the deaf use sign language"

verb

make or render deaf

Example: "a deafening noise"

Synonyms: deafen

adjective

(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

Synonyms: indifferent