Synonyms for deafening
ˈdɛf ə nɪŋdeaf·en·ing

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1. deafening, earsplitting, thunderous, thunderyadjective

   loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

   Synonyms:
   earsplitting, thunderous, thundery

   Antonyms:
   soft

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How to use deafening in a sentence?

1. Malam Yusuf:

   ... Many people were also injured. it was deafening explosions all over, as volleys of RPGS were fired by Boko Haram from outside the city.

2. Brendan Fraser:

   I don’t know if this curried disfavor with the group, with the HFPA. But the silence was deafening.

3. Brandon Smith:

   I imagine it was deafening for those in its path, we're used to snow and that doesn't bother us but to see that type of weather just shocked everyone.

4. Liora Rez:

   Ignoring antisemitism when convenient is abhorrent ; it must always be exposed, condemned, and prevented regardless of political allegiance, the deafening silence emanating from GOP leaders regarding former President Trump’s meeting with Nick Fuentes and Kanye West, Nick Fuentes and Kanye West, is frightening.

5. Thom Yorke:

   The people who should be held accountable are still not being held accountable, the silence is f---ing deafening.