silence
noun
absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
are silencing
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present progressiveof silence.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Every two minutes a mother dies. These visa rejections are silencing those we most need to hear from," she added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Now, while Haaland's impressive haul of 29 goals for the campaign still leads the way, Semenyo - and others - are silencing those who feared City were too reliant on the Norwegian's goals.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Rather than find ways to encourage discussions about objectionable points of view, some schools are silencing them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2024
“With Grover I always kept in my mind that this story is for all the people who are silencing themselves,” said Ma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2020
They complain that government procedures and red tape are silencing them or severely restricting their freedom to report on their research.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2014
