Meaning of 'silence'

noun

a refusal to speak when expected

Example: "Their silence about my contribution was surprising."

Synonyms: muteness

noun

the trait of keeping things secret

Synonyms: secrecy secretiveness

noun

the absence of sound

Example: "The silence of the forest was relaxing compared to the din of the city."

Synonyms: quiet

noun

the state of being silent, as when no one is speaking

Example: "There was a shocked silence."

verb

cause to be quiet or not talk

Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"

Synonyms: hush

verb

keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

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