silencing
verb
Definitions
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.
noun
Definitions
The act by which something is silenced.
The prevention of the expression of a gene