reticences

noun

Meaning

An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).
Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.
A silent and reserved nature.
Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.
Things that have been left out of a piece of writing, etc.

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