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Meaning of the word silence in English

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silence

US /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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Noun

1.

complete absence of sound

Example:
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The sudden silence in the room was unsettling.
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A moment of silence was observed for the victims.
Synonym:
quietstillnesshushpeacetranquility
Synonym:
noisesounddinclamoruproar
2.

a refusal to speak or communicate

Example:
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Her continued silence on the matter was frustrating.
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The government's silence on the scandal raised suspicions.
Synonym:
reticencetaciturnityunresponsivenessmutenessspeechlessness
Synonym:
speechcommunicationdisclosureutterancetalk

Verb

1.

make (someone or something) silent; cause to stop speaking or making a noise

Example:
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The teacher tried to silence the noisy students.
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The new regulations will silence critics of the policy.
Synonym:
hushmuzzlegagquietstill
Synonym:
speaktalkvocalizearticulateexpress

Exclamation

1.

used as a command to tell someone to stop speaking or making a noise

Example:
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Silence! The performance is about to begin.
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The judge shouted, "Silence in the court!"
Synonym:
hushquietbe quietshut up
Synonym:
speaktalkshoutnoise
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