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[ noun ] the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
Examples "there was a shocked silence": "he gestured for silence" |
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[ noun ] the absence of sound
Synonyms Examples "he needed silence in order to sleep" "the street was quiet" |
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[ noun ] a refusal to speak when expected
Synonyms Examples "his silence about my contribution was surprising" |
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[ noun ] the trait of keeping things secret
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[ verb ] keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Examples "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power" |
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