silence

US /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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1.

keheningan, kesunyian

complete absence of sound

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The sudden silence in the room was unsettling.
Keheningan tiba-tiba di ruangan itu mengganggu.
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A moment of silence was observed for the victims.
Sesaat hening dilakukan untuk para korban.
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quietstillnesshushpeacetranquility
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noisesounddinclamoruproar
2.

keheningan, diam

a refusal to speak or communicate

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Her continued silence on the matter was frustrating.
Keheningannya yang terus-menerus tentang masalah itu membuat frustrasi.
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The government's silence on the scandal raised suspicions.
Keheningan pemerintah tentang skandal itu menimbulkan kecurigaan.
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reticencetaciturnityunresponsivenessmutenessspeechlessness
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speechcommunicationdisclosureutterancetalk
1.

membungkam, mendiamkan

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

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The teacher tried to silence the noisy students.
Guru mencoba membungkam siswa yang berisik.
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The new regulations will silence critics of the policy.
Peraturan baru akan membungkam para kritikus kebijakan tersebut.
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hushmuzzlegagquietstill
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speaktalkvocalizearticulateexpress
1.

diam, hening

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

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Silence! The performance is about to begin.
Diam! Pertunjukan akan segera dimulai.
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The judge shouted, "Silence in the court!"
Hakim berteriak, "Diam di pengadilan!"
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hushquietbe quietshut up
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speaktalkshoutnoise
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conspiracy of silence