silence
//ˈsaɪləns//
Noun
silenceSingular
silencesPlural
1
Complete absence of sound or noise.
The silence in the library was complete.
2
A state of not speaking or making noise; quietness.
The students sat in silence during the exam.
3
A period of time without communication or contact.
After two years of silence, she finally called me.
4
Refusal or failure to speak about something; secrecy.
His silence on the matter raised suspicions.
Verb
silenceInfinitive
silencePresent tense
silencedPast tense
silencedPast participle
silencingPresent participle
silencesThird-person singular
1
To cause someone or something to become quiet or stop making noise.
The teacher silenced the noisy students with a stern look.
2
To prevent someone from expressing their opinions or speaking out.
The government tried to silence critics of their policy.
Interjection
1
Used to demand that people stop talking and be quiet.
Silence! The judge is about to speak.