Definition of silence

interjection (int)

• Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence. (interjection)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) (noun.state)

  Example:
  There was a shocked silence.
  He gestured for silence.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the absence of sound (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: quiet
  Antonym: sound
  

  Example:
  He needed silence in order to sleep.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a refusal to speak when expected (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: muteness
  

  Example:
  His silence about my contribution was surprising.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the trait of keeping things secret (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: secrecy, secretiveness
  

  source: wordnet30
• The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• cause to be quiet or not talk (verb.change)

  Synonym: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, still
  Antonym: louden
  

  Example:
  Please silence the children in the church!.
  

  source: wordnet30
• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure (verb.change)

  Example:
  All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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