deave C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes US /diːv/ UK /diːv/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 verb Scots and Northern English: to deafen, stun, or weary someone with loud or persistent noise The hammering next door will deave us all afternoon. Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · scots and northern english:... deafenstundin ↔ Opposites quietsoothe Word family Forms deaved Etymology From Older Scots deve or deive, to deafen or stun with noise, ultimately related to Old English adeafian, to become deaf. Topics Actions & Processes External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # deave **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /diːv/ **IPA (UK):** /diːv/ ## Meanings 1. Scots and Northern English: to deafen, stun, or weary someone with loud or persistent noise ## Examples - The hammering next door will deave us all afternoon. ## Synonyms - deafen - stun - din ## Antonyms - quiet - soothe ## Etymology From Older Scots deve or deive, to deafen or stun with noise, ultimately related to Old English adeafian, to become deaf. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown