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Silence

/ˈsaɪ.ləns/

The absence of any sound.

📖 Definitions of "Silence"

noun
  1. 1

    The absence of any sound.

    "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."

  2. 2

    The act of refraining from speaking.

    ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."

  3. 3

    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
  1. 1

    To make (someone or something) silent.

    "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"

  2. 2

    To repress the expression of something.

    "Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."

  3. 3

    To suppress criticism, etc.

    "Silence the critics."

  4. 4

    To block gene expression.

interjection
  1. 1

    Be silent.

    "Silence! Enough of your insolence!"

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