SILENCE

Silence

Silence is the lack of audible sound or presence of sounds of very low intensity. By analogy, the word silence can also refer to any absence of communication, including in media other than speech. Silence is also used as total communication, in reference to non verbal communication and spiritual connection. Silence also refers to no sounds uttered by anybody in a room or area. Silence is an important factor in many cultural spectacles, as in rituals.

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silence

Noun

  1. The lack of any sound.
  2. The act of refraining from speaking.
  3. Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

Verb

  1. To make (someone or something) silent.
    Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?
  2. To suppress criticism, etc.
    Silence the critics.
    Silence the doubters.
  3. To block gene expression.

Interjection

  1. be quiet


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