silence
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/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
English
Definitions
noun
- The absence of any sound.“When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.”
- The act of refraining from speaking.“"You have the right to silence," said the police officer.”
- Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.“During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.”
verb
- To make (someone or something) silent.“Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?”
- To repress the expression of something.“Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.”
- To suppress criticism, etc.“Silence the critics.”
- To block gene expression.
interjection
- Be silent.“Silence! Enough of your insolence!”
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Synonyms
quietnessbe quiethushwhistquietstillquietenhush upmutenesssecrecysecretivenessshut upburkesilentstillnesssilentlyquieterquietly