Difference between Deafen and Deaf

Deafen

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently To make soundproof

Deaf

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not having the faculty of hearing, or only partially able to hear.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Deaf people considered as a group.

Example sentence: A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.