Definition of Silence
Silence
Si·lence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A state of quietness or lack of sound.
e.g. The silence in the library was broken by a loud whisper.
(noun)
the action or instance of not discussing or mentioning something, often deliberately in order to keep a secret;
e.g. He kept his silence on the mission so that the enemy would not find out about it.
(verb)
to make someone stop speaking, or to prevent or ban them from speaking;
e.g. The murdered wanted to silence the witness, so he abducted him.
(verb)
to make something become quiet, to suppress or stop it from making noise;
e.g. The carpet will silence the noise of his footsteps so we won't hear him approaching.
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Quotes
"Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly." -- Mahatma Gandhi
"Silence is one of the great arts of conversation." -- Marcus Tullius Cicero
Phrases
zip your lip
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