silence
/sˈaɪlʌns/
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Definitions
Noun
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence"
Noun
the absence of sound; "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet"
Noun
a refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising"
Noun
the trait of keeping things secret
Verb
cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!"
Verb
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure; "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
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calm down
gag
hush
lull
mum
muzzle
quietness
shout down
shush
soundlessness
speechlessness
still
stillness