Silence

/ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters

Definition of Silence

noun

  1. The absence of any sound.

    "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."

  2. The act of refraining from speaking.

    ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."

  3. Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

    "During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."

verb

  1. To make (someone or something) silent.

    "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"

  2. To repress the expression of something.

    "Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."

  3. To suppress criticism, etc.

    "Silence the critics."

  4. To block gene expression.
  5. Murder

interjection

  1. Be silent.

    "Silence! Enough of your insolence!"

Anagrams of Silence

Exact Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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