dumb

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dumb

(adjective)

Meaning

unable to speak; silent

Example

"The dumbfounded audience was left speechless by the surprising revelation."

Synonyms

mutesilent

Antonyms

talkativeverbose

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'dom', meaning 'deaf' or 'mute'.
Related word forms
  • adjective: dumbfounding

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