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silences Meaning & Definition

What Does Silences Mean?

Silences is a noun that means plural of silence. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of silence. As a verb, it means To make (someone or something) silent.

Silences Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of silence

Silences as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of silence

Noun

  1. The absence of any sound.

    When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.

  2. The act of refraining from speaking.

    "You have the right to silence," said the police officer.

  3. Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

    During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.

Verb

  1. To make (someone or something) silent.

    Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?

  2. To repress the expression of something.

    Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.

  3. To suppress criticism, etc.

    Silence the critics.

  4. To block gene expression.
  5. Murder

Synonyms of Silences

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Silences in a Sentence

When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.

"You have the right to silence," said the police officer.

During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.

Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?

Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.

Silence the critics.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Silences

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