Word Information

Silence

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Definitions for Silence

noun
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
Examples
  1. there was a shocked silence
  2. he gestured for silence
noun
the absence of sound
Synonyms
Examples
  1. he needed silence in order to sleep
  2. the street was quiet
noun
a refusal to speak when expected
Synonyms
Examples
  1. his silence about my contribution was surprising
noun
the trait of keeping things secret
Synonyms
verb
cause to be quiet or not talk
Synonyms
hush quieten still shut up hush up
Examples
  1. Please silence the children in the church!
verb
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Examples
  1. All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power

Scrabble (9 points)

Words with Friends (12 points)

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