silencing Meaning & Definition
What Does Silencing Mean?
As a verb, silencing means To make (someone or something) silent. It can also mean To repress the expression of something. As a noun, it means The act by which something is silenced.
Silencing Definition (Verb)
- To make (someone or something) silent.
Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?
- To repress the expression of something.
Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced.
- To suppress criticism, etc.
Silence the critics.
- To block gene expression.
- Murder
Silencing as a Noun
- The act by which something is silenced.
- The prevention of the expression of a gene
Synonyms of Silencing
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Silencing synonyms and antonyms →Silencing in a Sentence
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.