Silence — synonyms, silence antonyms, definition

1. silence (Noun)

aloneness calm calmness constraint coolness dark darkness ease hiding hush lull muteness mystery peace privacy quiescence quiet quietude remoteness repose • • • sound

silence (Noun) — The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking). ex. "there was a shocked silence" ex. "he gestured for silence"

silence (Noun) — The absence of sound. ex. "he needed silence in order to sleep"

silence (Noun) — A refusal to speak when expected. ex. "his silence about my contribution was surprising"

silence (Noun) — The trait of keeping things secret.

condition sound property status uncommunicativeness hush mum quietness soundlessness speechlessness still stillness

2. silence (Verb)

asphyxiate be quiet censor check choke constrain deaden drown out dumbfound gag hush hush up muffle mute muzzle overpower quell quiet quieten repress • • •

silence (Verb) — Cause to be quiet or not talk. ex. "Please silence the children in the church!"

silence (Verb) — Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure. ex. "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"

conquer curb inhibit stamp down subdue suppress calm down gag lull muzzle shout down shush

3. silence (o/v)

be quiet deaden hush muffle mute stifle suppress

4. silence (Interjection)

silence (Interjection) — Be silent. ex. "silence! Remember the people downstairs!"