silence

noun

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Forms

  • singular : silence
  • plural : silences

Senses

  • lack of audible sound or presence of sounds of very low intensity

silence

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : silence
  • simple present, singular, third person : silences
  • simple past : silenced
  • present participle : silencing
  • past participle : silenced

Senses

  • cause to become quiet