Search Result:silence
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋsaIlәns 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊsailәns 〕
Overview of noun silence
The noun silence has 4 senses
- silence -- (the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence")
- silence, quiet -- (the absence of sound; "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet")
- muteness, silence -- (a refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising")
- secrecy, secretiveness, silence -- (the trait of keeping things secret)
Overview of verb silence
The verb silence has 2 senses
- hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up -- (cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!")
- silence -- (keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure; "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power")