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silence
('s/aI/l/@/ns )

interjection (int)

  • Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence.(interjection)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)(noun.state)
    Example:
    There was a shocked silence.
    He gestured for silence.
    source: wordnet30
  • the absence of sound(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    He needed silence in order to sleep.
    Synonym:
    quiet
    Antonym:
    sound
    source: wordnet30
  • a refusal to speak when expected(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    His silence about my contribution was surprising.
    Synonym:
    muteness
    source: wordnet30
  • the trait of keeping things secret(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    secrecy, secretiveness
    source: wordnet30
  • The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cause to be quiet or not talk(verb.change)
    Example:
    Please silence the children in the church!.
    Synonym:
    hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, still
    Antonym:
    louden
    source: wordnet30
  • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure(verb.change)
    Example:
    All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power.
    source: wordnet30
  • To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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