what it meant deafening
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deafening deafening - loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss. earsplitting, thunderous, thundery. loud - characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity; a group of loud children; loud thunder; her voice was too loud; loud trombones.
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deafening silence deafening silence (usually uncountable, plural deafening silences) (idiomatic) A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm. The suggestion that they work through the holidays met with deafening silence.
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explode 1530s, to reject with scorn, from Latin explodere drive out or off by clapping, hiss off, hoot off, originally theatrical, to drive an actor off the stage by making noise, hence drive out, reject (a sense surviving in an exploded theory), from ex-out (see ex-) + plaudere to clap the hands, applaud, of uncertain origin.
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shriek A shrill, often frantic cry. 2. A sound suggestive of such a cry. v. shrieked, shriek·ing, shrieks. v. intr. 1. To utter a shriek. 2. To make a sound similar to a shriek. v. tr.
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Loud Slang Meaning People also use the term loud as an adjective to indicate that they are high/stoned. For example in rapper LA Capone ’s song ‘So Loud’ he said “Pull up on a b*tch so loud-No asking, it’s blam baw-Just opened a swisha, so loud”. LA Capone is using loud as an adjective to indicate that he’s high.
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mute 1. not giving out sound or speech; silent. 2. (Pathology) offensive unable to speak; dumb. 3. unspoken or unexpressed: mute dislike. 4. (Law) law (of a person arraigned on indictment) refusing to answer a charge.
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- is  an umbrella term used to describe a number of definitions. For example, noise, in a derogatory fashion may imply the production of sound, of music or singing is unwanted and simply seen as a disturbance of the otherwise peaceful environment.
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HEARING • HEARING (noun) The noun HEARING has 6 senses: 1. (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence. 2. an opportunity to state your case and be heard. 3. the range within which a voice can be heard. 4. the act of hearing attentively.
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- Definition of shrill. 1  1a : having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : piercingb : accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries shrill gaiety. 2  2 : having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses shrill light. 3  3 : strident, intemperate shrill anger shrill criticism.
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radio silence Radio silence is a deliberate cessation of communications, typically for the duration of some sensitive time period. Radio silence may be mandated or voluntary. Strictly speaking, the term refers to the transmissions of radio stations, which in this context include anything capable of sending our a radio signal. The term has both military and civilian applications and is also used metaphorically in a variety of contexts. Examples of radio silence: In the military, radio transmissions may be forbidden as a means of preventing discovery of sensitive information, such as the location of a troop.
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Definitions &Translations pounding, buffeting (noun) repeated heavy blows. throb, throbbing, pounding (noun) an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) he felt a throbbing in his head hammer, pound, hammering, pounding (noun) the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard; the pounding of feet on the hallway Wiktionary (5.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition:
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deafening silence deafening silence (usually uncountable, plural deafening silences) (idiomatic) A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm. The suggestion that they work through the holidays met with deafening silence. Translations
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- stun (stʌn) v. stunned, stun•ning, n. v.t. 1. to deprive of consciousness, feeling, or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc. 2. to astonish; astound; amaze. 3. to shock; overwhelm. 4. to daze or bewilder by noise. n. 5. the act of stunning.
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siren The sound of a civil defense siren. ( 1 original sense) (Greek mythology) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.  A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device.
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Primary Meanings of muffle To muffle is to quiet a sound, usually by wrapping it with something. If you try to speak with a scarf over your mouth, your voice will be muffled. When a hitman puts a silencer on a gun, he's muffling the sound of gunshots, since muffling makes things quieter. Usually, muffling involves wrapping something around or putting something over a noisy thing. Muffling dampens, tones down, deadens, and dulls. Also, if you hold down your emotions and don't express them, you're muffling them.
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Life Savers Candy Nutritional Information Life Savers candies are a great treat and have been around for almost a century. They were first created in 1912 by Clarence Crane in the original Pep-O-Mint flavor. The Wint-O-Green mint was created in 1918 and the more common 5-flavor pack was launched in 1935.
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mute Mute is defined as silent or not capable of speaking. An example of something mute is a television with the sound turned off. The definition of a mute is a person who chooses to not speak or who cannot speak. An example of a mute is a person who has always been deaf and has never spoken. mute.
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- Use of the term mute is generally acceptable. However, the preferred term is deaf, which makes no reference to an inability to speak. 1. lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted. 2. lacking the power of speech (offensive when applied to humans): dumb beasts of the field.
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bang bang 1. n. 1. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion. 2. A sudden loud blow or bump. 3. Informal A sudden burst of action: The campaign started off with a bang.sed to indicate the sound of an explosion or collision. bang away. 1. To speak or ask questions in a rapid, aggressive manner: reporters banging away at the official during the press conference. 2. To work diligently and often at length: banged away at the project until it was finished.
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- Definition of shrill. 1a : having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : piercingb : accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries shrill gaiety. 2 : having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses shrill light.
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siren : a piece of equipment that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound. : a woman who is very attractive but also dangerous. a piece of equipment that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound. : a woman who is very attractive but also dangerous.
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Definitions &Translations [syn: barrage, bombardment, outpouring, onslaught] 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; - Example: they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops. - Example: the shelling went on for hours without pausing.
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stun verb (used with object), stunned, stunning. 1. to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment. 2. to astonish; astound; amaze: Her wit stunned the audience.
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- A shrill, often frantic cry. 2. A sound suggestive of such a cry. v. shrieked, shriek·ing, shrieks. v. intr. 1. To utter a shriek. 2. To make a sound similar to a shriek.
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Loud Slang Meaning Loud Slang Meaning. Loud is slang for potent weed. The term loud comes from the fact that the drug marijuana has a strong smell, and since stronger marijuana strains tend to smell stronger than their counter part, the term ‘loud’ was created for those type of strains.
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What is one possible meaning of a single prolonged blast of a horn? In restricted visibility it means the vessel is making way through the water. 2. A vessel approaching a blind bend in a river can sound one prolonged blast on the ships' whistle to alert any other vessels to its presence, if another vessel is nearby then they will respond with one prolonged blast on the ships' whistle.