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English to English noun
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the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak |  | Example: her muteness was a consequence of her deafness
source: wordnet30
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a refusal to speak when expected | | Example: his silence about my contribution was surprising
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
The quality or state of being mute; speechlessness. | | source: webster1913
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