render (one) mute

render (one) mute

To cause one to stop speaking or become unable to speak. News of Allison's death rendered me completely mute, and I sank to my knees. This couldn't be happening. When I let the curse word slip, it rendered my mom mute for a few seconds. Then the yelling started.
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