Definition of silence

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  • silence is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • silence is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • silence is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of silence

  • the trait of keeping things secret (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. secrecy
    2. secretiveness
  • cause to be quiet or not talk (verb)

    Examples

    1. Please silence the children in the church!

    Synonyms

    1. hush
    2. hush up
    3. quieten
    4. shut up
    5. still
  • the absence of sound (noun)

    Examples

    1. he needed silence in order to sleep

    Synonyms

    1. quiet
  • a refusal to speak when expected (noun)

    Examples

    1. his silence about my contribution was surprising

    Synonyms

    1. muteness
  • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure (verb)

    Examples

    1. All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
  • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) (noun)

    Examples

    1. there was a shocked silence
    2. he gestured for silence

See definition of silence in Merriam Webster