suru verb (special), transitive verb
deafen; make deaf
Literary or formal verb meaning to cause deafness, often used figuratively for overwhelming noise. Rare in everyday conversation; more common in written descriptions.
爆音が耳を聾する。
The roar deafens the ears.
その轟音は一瞬にして彼を聾した。
The thunderous sound deafened him in an instant.