silence
noun
verb (used with object), si·lenced, si·lenc·ing.
interjection
Origin of silence
Synonyms for silence
Related Words for silence
peace, quiet, reticence, stillness, lull, secrecy, blackout, calm, muzzle, subdue, mute, muffle, gag, quell, quash, suppress, squelch, stifle, taciturnity, quietudeExamples from the Web for silence
Contemporary Examples of silence
If so, he has his silence -- on top of poor judgment -- to blame.
Jay is hard to empathize with and his silence suggests that, yeah, something is up.
“Do not use complaints, courts and lawyers to beat and to silence the enemy,” the NOA activists wrote.
The families announced along with it that they had entered a “phase of silence” surrounding the details of the new deal.
These are men who now have wives and children, and their silence so many years later shows how morally bankrupt they remain.
Historical Examples of silence
Eudora persevered in silence, but her agitation obviously increased.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
The silence remained unbroken, until Paralus asked for music.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
Each instinctively touched the other's arm, as a signal for silence.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
He was busy almost half an hour, while Uncle Peter smoked in silence.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
Robert pointed in silence to the huge rock which lay on the track.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger