silence
noun
absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
have silenced
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present perfectof silence.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So far, an army of coders who love it have silenced many skeptics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
It is a great start for Ulster, who have silenced the home fans.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2024
“You may have silenced our representatives for a minute,” the Rev. Darryl Gray told dozens of fellow racial justice activists during a rally outside the Capitol.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
They have silenced fans inside the college football mecca that is Notre Dame Stadium, as well as a crowd of nearly six figures inside Texas A&M’s Kyle Field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2022
On any other occasion, Mr. Pittluck would have silenced these remarks, but he seemed to view them as part of her punishment.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
