nounπShareThe absence of any sound."When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."soundsensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of refraining from speaking.""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."communicationactionsoundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareForm of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship."During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."religionritualsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (someone or something) silent."Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"communicationsoundactionsocietymediapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repress the expression of something."Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."communicationpoliticsmediasocietygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suppress criticism, etc."Silence the critics."politicsgovernmentmediacommunicationsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo block gene expression."The new medication silences the gene responsible for producing excess mucus, easing the patient's breathing problems. "biologybiochemistrymedicinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareMurder"The jealous classmate silenced his rival, ending the boy's life. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
