silence
/ˈsaɪ.ləns//ˈsaɪ.ləns/noun
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The absence of any sound.
Example: When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.
The act of refraining from speaking.
Example: "You have the right to silence," said the police officer.
Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.
Example: During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.
verb
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To make (someone or something) silent.
Example: Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?
To repress the expression of something.
Example: Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.
To suppress criticism, etc.
Example: Silence the critics.
To block gene expression.
interjection
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Be silent.
Example: Silence! Enough of your insolence!