Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
silence

si·lence

silence

 
 
pronunciation:
saI lns
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a lack of sound; quiet.
The teacher asked for silence.
synonyms:
hush, quiet, still
antonyms:
noise
definition 2: the fact or condition of not making sound or not speaking.
Her silence showed that she did not want to talk about it.
synonyms:
muteness, quietness
antonyms:
speech
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: silences, silencing, silenced
definition: to make silent, calm, or still.
He silenced the dog with a bone.
synonyms:
hush, quiet, shut up, still
similar words:
lull, mute, pacify, soothe
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature