deaf-mute | ||
1. | [ adjective ] lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak | |
Synonyms: | deaf-and-dumb | |
Related terms: | deaf | |
2. | [ adjective ] lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak | |
Synonyms: | deaf-and-dumb | |
Related terms: | deaf | |
3. | [ noun ] a deaf person who is unable to speak | |
Synonyms: | deaf-and-dumb_person mute | |
Related terms: | deaf_person dummy | |
Similar spelling: |
deaf-mutism definite definitely |