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1.
be silent
'silence' - used as a noun
2.
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
there was a shocked silence
he gestured for silence
3.
the absence of sound
he needed silence in order to sleep
4.
a refusal to speak when expected
his silence about my contribution was surprising
5.
the trait of keeping things secret
'silence' - used as a verb
6.
cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church!
7.
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
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derived forms
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1. Silence / Plural
silences
2. Silence / Past
silenced
3. Silence / Third Person
silences
4. Silence / Present Participle
silencing
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