silence

IPA: sˈaɪɫʌns

noun

  • The absence of any sound.
  • The act of refraining from speaking.
  • (rare) A female given name from English.

verb

  • (transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.
  • (transitive) To repress the expression of something.
  • (transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.
  • (molecular biology) To block gene expression.
  • (euphemistic) To murder.
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Examples of "silence" in Sentences

  • The silence is rather deafening.
  • The ensuing silence was deafening.
  • The result was embarrassed silence.
  • The silence in the street was absolute.
  • The municipal officer bowed in silence.
  • The silence at home is deafening and scary.
  • The Communist maintained a bewildered silence.
  • The Silence of the Lambs was a marvelous thing.
  • It was the reward for their complicity and silence.
  • There is a long silence at the beginning of the episode.

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