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silence

('s/aI/l/@/ns )

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

source: webster1913

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)

Example:
He needed silence in order to sleep.

Synonym:
quiet
Antonym:
sound

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

Example:
His silence about my contribution was surprising.

Synonym:
muteness

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

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

Example:
Please silence the children in the church!.

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

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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