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English to English interjection
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Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence. |  | source: webster1913 noun
| 2 |
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) |  | Example: there was a shocked silence he gestured for silence
source: wordnet30
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the absence of sound |  | Example: he needed silence in order to sleep the street was quiet
source: wordnet30
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a refusal to speak when expected |  | Example: his silence about my contribution was surprising
source: wordnet30
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the trait of keeping things secret |  | source: wordnet30
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The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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cause to be quiet or not talk |  | Example: Please silence the children in the church!
source: wordnet30
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keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure |  | Example: All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
source: wordnet30
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To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush. |  | source: webster1913
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