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silenced

/ˈsaɪlənst/ /ˈsaɪlənstɪd/

Meanings
verb
To make (someone or something) silent.

Examples :

"Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
action communication state society politics media law war military organization government

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

Illustration suppress

suppress verb

/səˈpɹɛs/

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

"Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

Illustration emotions

emotions noun

/ɪˈməʊʃənz/ /iˈmoʊʃənz/

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

"Seeing the surprise party filled her with a rush of happy emotions. "

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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thoughts noun

/θɑts/ /θɔːts/

Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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reactions noun

/riˈækʃənz/ /riˈækʃnz/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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routinely adverb

/ɹuːˈtiːnli/

In a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.

"The children routinely eat breakfast at 7:30 am. "