silence
noun
absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
had silenced
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past perfectof silence.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Twice, in the space of barely 120 seconds, Bellingham had silenced some 80,000 home fans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Mexico's bishops' conference said the murder had silenced a "prophetic voice" who had worked tirelessly for peace and justice.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
In Lifetime's bombshell docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly," it was revealed that R. Kelly had silenced Aaliyah and her family through a non-disclosure agreement following the pair's marriage.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2023
Stemming from a lawsuit filed against the town of Southborough, Mass., by a resident who said selectmen had silenced her unlawfully, the decision pushed back against attempts to mandate good manners.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
No witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
