Pronunciation: /dɛf mjut/
noun a person who is unable to hear or speak
A1 A deaf mute is someone who cannot hear or speak.
A2 The deaf mute communicated using sign language.
B1 The deaf mute was able to express themselves through writing.
B2 The deaf mute faced challenges in a society that often overlooked their needs.
C1 The deaf mute advocated for better accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
C2 Despite being a deaf mute, the individual excelled in their career as a visual artist.
adjective describing someone who is both deaf and unable to speak
A1 She saw a deaf mute man using sign language to communicate.
A2 The school hired a deaf mute teacher who taught using visual aids.
B1 The deaf mute community organized a silent protest to raise awareness.
B2 The deaf mute artist created beautiful paintings that spoke volumes.
C1 The deaf mute activist fought for equal rights for the hearing impaired.
C2 The deaf mute author's memoirs shed light on the struggles of living in a silent world.
formal The deaf mute community faces unique challenges in accessing communication services.
informal My neighbor is a deaf mute, but we still communicate through sign language.
slang Some people wrongly assume that all deaf mutes can't speak at all.
figurative The old building stood silent and still, like a deaf mute unable to share its stories.
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