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1. silence

noun. ['ˈsaɪləns'] the absence of sound.

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. silence

noun. ['ˈsaɪləns'] the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking).

Synonyms

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. silence

noun. ['ˈsaɪləns'] a refusal to speak when expected.

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. silence

verb. ['ˈsaɪləns'] cause to be quiet or not talk.

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. silence

noun. ['ˈsaɪləns'] the trait of keeping things secret.

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. silence

verb. ['ˈsaɪləns'] keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure.

Etymology

  • silence (English)
  • silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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