silence
sahy luhns
- n the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
there was a shocked silence
he gestured for silence - n the absence of sound
he needed silence in order to sleep - n a refusal to speak when expected
his silence about my contribution was surprising - n the trait of keeping things secret
- v cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church! - v keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama observed a moment of silence in honor of 911 victims outside the White House as a single bugler played taps.