Deafness can be caused or induced by a number of factors, including exposure to loud noise, genetic predisposition, infection or injury. Some synonyms for the term "cause or induce deafness" include "trigger hearing loss", "provoke auditory impairment", "initiate hearing damage", "generate hearing disability" and "instigate hearing dysfunction". Other phrases that can be used include "precipitate auditory loss", "stimulate hearing decline", "kick-start hearing impairment", "ignite hearing handicap" and "bring about hearing inefficiency". It is important to protect our hearing by taking necessary precautions such as wearing earplugs in noisy environments and limiting exposure to loud sounds.