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deaf (def) lacking the sense of hearing or not having the full power of hearing.
deaf Etymology: AS 1 adj, unable to hear; hard of hearing. 2 n, people who are unable to hear or who have hearing impairment. deafness, n. deaf, adj without usable hearing. deaf lacking the sense of hearing or not having the full power of hearing; exhibiting deafness. Patient discussion about fallen on deaf ears. Q. what is this immediate hearing loss???? I woke up yesterday and didnt hear anything, only very high tones in my left ear. I also feel nausious and dizzy. please tell me someone has experienced it and it goes away in a few days!!! I'm very scared to loose my hearing forever, it's been 24 hours that I'm almost deaf. thank you A. Acute hearing loss can be caused due to an infection of the middle ear or internal ear that can cause dizziness nausea fever and vomiting as well. You should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Read more or ask a question about fallen on deaf earsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A theory that might have fallen on deaf ears before it was made loud and clear Saturday in the No. Mexican President Vicente Fox understands that the country urgently needs to reform policy and give Pemex more autonomy, but his plans have fallen on deaf ears in the Congress. With their long-standing complaints on Canada's forestry policy having fallen on deaf ears, the Nishnawbe Aski Nations (NAN) has joined with British Columbia Aboriginals in taking a controversial stand in the ongoing Canada-U. |
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