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The complete absence of sound
“I just needed to get away for some silence and solitude.”
The fact or state of abstaining from speech
“The class sat in silence as the teacher rebuked them for their naughtiness.”
The avoidance of mentioning or discussing something
“Detectives met to discuss ways to break the silence from those involved in the conspiracy.”
The quality or state of being anonymous or unknown
“His novel, however, would eventually vanish into the silence that awaits best sellers whose time has past.”
The trait of being taciturn
(digital communication) A state of being blocked from communicating
The die, or depart from mortal life
The state or quality of being solitary or isolated
An imposed restriction or absence of information, communication, or publication
The state or quality of being nameless
The taking of another life
The quality or state of being uncertain or hesitant
The action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
To deaden or muffle the noise or volume of
“She smothered the radio with a pillow to silence it as soon as she heard another Eminem track play.”
To reduce the strength or intensity of, especially volume
“I am curious if anyone knows, or has heard, of a technique to silence the volume of a trumpet.”
To put an end to something, especially one's ability to speak or express oneself
“He had hoped that his success would silence his critics, but they would only grow more vehement.”
To end the life of, as a means to prevent the divulgence of information
“Helga would engage a hitman to silence anyone who would even dare to criticize her or her husband.”
To provide comfort or assuagement to
To demonstrate or expose to the falsehood of something
To delight, or to give pleasure or satisfaction to
To shame or put down
A plea or demand to stop talking
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