Sekirov Dictionary

silence

/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/

noun 3
verb 5
exclamation 1
forms 4
phrases 6

noun3

•
complete quiet, with no sound at all
- When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.
- There was a dead silence for a few seconds.
•
The act of refraining from speaking.
- "You have the right to silence," said the police officer.
•
Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
- During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.

verb5

•
To make (someone or something) silent.
- Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?
•
To repress the expression of something.
- Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.
•
To suppress criticism, etc.
- Silence the critics.
- Silence the doubters.
(euphemistic) To murder.
To block gene expression.

exclamation1

•
Be silent.
- Silence! Enough of your insolence!

forms

silenc'd · silenced · silencing · silences

Phrases with silence

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