Definition of Silence in English :
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Silence meaning in English
Meaning of Silence in English
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Silence pronunciation in English
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Silence
see synonyms of silenceNoun
1. silence
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
Example Sentences:'there was a shocked silence''he gestured for silence'
2. quiet, silence
the absence of sound
Example Sentences:'he needed silence in order to sleep''the street was quiet'
3. muteness, silence
a refusal to speak when expected
Example Sentences:'his silence about my contribution was surprising'
Verb
5. hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence, still
cause to be quiet or not talk
Example Sentences:'Please silence the children in the church!'
6. silence
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Example Sentences:'All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Silence
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Silence
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Silence
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