silence
definition: a refusal to speak when expected
example: Their silence about my contribution was surprising.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
muteness
definition: the trait of keeping things secret
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
secrecy
secretiveness
definition: the absence of sound
example: The silence of the forest was relaxing compared to the din of the city.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
quiet
definition: the state of being silent, as when no one is speaking
example: There was a shocked silence.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: cause to be quiet or not talk
example: Please silence the children in the church!
speech part: verb
synonyms:
hush
definition: keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
example: All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
speech part: verb
synonyms: