English dictionary

silence

/'s/aI/l/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

interjection

Be silent; -- used elliptically for <i>let there be silence</i>, or <i>keep silence</i>.

interjection

Source: webster1913

the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

noun.state

Examples
There was a shocked silence.

He gestured for silence.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the absence of sound

noun.attribute

Examples
He needed silence in order to sleep.

Synonyms quiet

Antonyms sound

Source: WordNet 3.0
a refusal to speak when expected

noun.attribute

Examples
His silence about my contribution was surprising.

Synonyms muteness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the trait of keeping things secret

noun.attribute

Synonyms secrecy secretiveness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.

noun

Source: webster1913

cause to be quiet or not talk

verb.change

Examples
Please silence the children in the church!

Synonyms hush hush up quieten shut up still

Antonyms louden

Source: WordNet 3.0
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

verb.change

Examples
All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush.

verb

Source: webster1913