English adjective: deaf-mute | |||
1. | deaf-mute lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak | ||
Synonyms | deaf-and-dumb | ||
Similar | deaf | ||
Antonyms | hearing | ||
English noun: deaf-mute | |||
1. | deaf-mute (person) a deaf person who is unable to speak | ||
Synonyms | deaf-and-dumb person, mute | ||
Broader (hypernym) | deaf person | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dummy, silent person | ||