Silence
noun
The state of not making or having any sound.
There was complete silence as everyone waited for the results
Often appears as...
- absolute silence
- unsettling silence
noun
To intentionally not talk or communicate.
He maintained his silence even when questioned by the police
Often appears as...
- maintain silence
- break one's silence
verb
To cause someone or something to become quiet.
The teacher silenced the class
Often appears as...
- silence the crowd
- silence critics
verb
To stop someone from expressing or revealing information.
The government tried to silence journalists
Often appears as...
- silence dissent
- silence opposition
noun
To refrain from speaking about a problem or issue.
There's a culture of silence around mental health problems
Often appears as...
- culture of silence
- wall of silence
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Disapproving
noun
The state of not making or having any sound.
There was complete silence as everyone waited for the results
Often appears as...
- absolute silence
- unsettling silence
noun
To intentionally not talk or communicate.
He maintained his silence even when questioned by the police
Often appears as...
- maintain silence
- break one's silence
verb
To cause someone or something to become quiet.
The teacher silenced the class
Often appears as...
- silence the crowd
- silence critics
verb
To stop someone from expressing or revealing information.
The government tried to silence journalists
Often appears as...
- silence dissent
- silence opposition
noun
To refrain from speaking about a problem or issue.
There's a culture of silence around mental health problems
Often appears as...
- culture of silence
- wall of silence
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Expectant Quiet
Used when everyone is silent, often while waiting for something important to happen.
A hushed silence fell over the audience as the curtains opened.
Pro Tip 2/2Uncomfortable Setting
Can indicate awkwardness or tension among people when no one speaks.
After the argument, an uncomfortable silence filled the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectant Quiet
Used when everyone is silent, often while waiting for something important to happen.
A hushed silence fell over the audience as the curtains opened.
Pro Tip 2/2Uncomfortable Setting
Can indicate awkwardness or tension among people when no one speaks.
After the argument, an uncomfortable silence filled the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectant Quiet
Used when everyone is silent, often while waiting for something important to happen.
A hushed silence fell over the audience as the curtains opened.
Pro Tip 2/2Uncomfortable Setting
Can indicate awkwardness or tension among people when no one speaks.
After the argument, an uncomfortable silence filled the room.
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Get comfortable with...
The white women who spoke there got their travel paid for. The black women who spoke there were expected to actually pay to speak there. And I was like, "What do I do?" And I knew that if I spoke up about this publicly, I could face financial loss. But then I also understood that my silence serves no one.
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The healing power of...
diverse line of women struggling to stand in silence demonstrating our resolve we saw each other and we knew we are not alone in her anger and fear or even our courage it actually felt like our hearts were beating and sink brick by brick spread like wildfire we are mailing jumpsuits to people
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Why I'm done trying to...
The worst part was that I was completely unaware when I was doing it. It was unconscious. So here I am doing my part, trying to be a feminist, amplifying the voices of women around the world, and yet at home, I am using my louder voice to silence the woman I love the most.
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Take the High-Frequency...
left listening to the sound of silence well either way you may have noticed a trend as this chart shows the higher the frequency the younger you typically have to be to hear that sound so why is that the case and what does it have to do with your brain to help answer that
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What’s that ringing in...
Practiced alongside counseling, these interventions allow people to re-evaluate their relationship with tinnitus. Losing the sound of silence can be troubling to say the least. Tinnitus reveals that your brain is constantly analyzing the world around you,
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The legend of Annapurna,...
enveloped the world in eerie silence. Without Parvati, the land became dry and barren. Rivers shrank and crops shriveled in the fields. Hunger descended on humanity. Parents struggled to console their starving children while their own stomachs rumbled.
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Why are these 32 symbols...
a shadowy opening in a limestone cliff that draws you in. As you pass through the portal between light and dark, you enter a subterranean world -- a place of perpetual gloom, of earthy smells, of hushed silence.
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I don't want children --...
answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support and instead I felt dismissed and silenced, and I hated myself for it.
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John Francis: Walk the...
And it’s one of those things that came out of the silence, the listening to each other. Really, very important -- we need to listen to each other.
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A Collection Of Autumn...
with the silence of falling snow what does it take for lily to get airborne to find out lloyd and rose have enlisted the help
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Get comfortable with...
The white women who spoke there got their travel paid for. The black women who spoke there were expected to actually pay to speak there. And I was like, "What do I do?" And I knew that if I spoke up about this publicly, I could face financial loss. But then I also understood that my silence serves no one.
Video examples
The healing power of...
diverse line of women struggling to stand in silence demonstrating our resolve we saw each other and we knew we are not alone in her anger and fear or even our courage it actually felt like our hearts were beating and sink brick by brick spread like wildfire we are mailing jumpsuits to people
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
The worst part was that I was completely unaware when I was doing it. It was unconscious. So here I am doing my part, trying to be a feminist, amplifying the voices of women around the world, and yet at home, I am using my louder voice to silence the woman I love the most.
Video examples
Take the High-Frequency...
left listening to the sound of silence well either way you may have noticed a trend as this chart shows the higher the frequency the younger you typically have to be to hear that sound so why is that the case and what does it have to do with your brain to help answer that
Video examples
What’s that ringing in...
Practiced alongside counseling, these interventions allow people to re-evaluate their relationship with tinnitus. Losing the sound of silence can be troubling to say the least. Tinnitus reveals that your brain is constantly analyzing the world around you,
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
enveloped the world in eerie silence. Without Parvati, the land became dry and barren. Rivers shrank and crops shriveled in the fields. Hunger descended on humanity. Parents struggled to console their starving children while their own stomachs rumbled.
Video examples
Why are these 32 symbols...
a shadowy opening in a limestone cliff that draws you in. As you pass through the portal between light and dark, you enter a subterranean world -- a place of perpetual gloom, of earthy smells, of hushed silence.
Video examples
I don't want children --...
answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support and instead I felt dismissed and silenced, and I hated myself for it.
Video examples
John Francis: Walk the...
And it’s one of those things that came out of the silence, the listening to each other. Really, very important -- we need to listen to each other.
Video examples
A Collection Of Autumn...
with the silence of falling snow what does it take for lily to get airborne to find out lloyd and rose have enlisted the help
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I learned to hear silence. That's the kind of life I lived: simple. I learned to see things in people around me, in my mom, dad, brothers and sisters.
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Gulzar
Indian Poet
The voice of universe can be silenced but the voice of writers cannot be.
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Plutarch
Greek Philosopher
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Don't you know that silence supports the accuser's charge?
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Gary Oldman
English Actor
I enjoy playing characters where the silence is loud.
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John Waite
English Musician
The silence of the room is as important as the music.
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Garry Shandling
American Comedian
I've always felt that the truth is in the silence.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
I continued to protect him with my silence.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
Your silence will not protect you.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Silence is the mother of truth.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I learned to hear silence. That's the kind of life I lived: simple. I learned to see things in people around me, in my mom, dad, brothers and sisters.
Quote examples
Gulzar
Indian Poet
The voice of universe can be silenced but the voice of writers cannot be.
Quote examples
Plutarch
Greek Philosopher
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.
Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
Don't you know that silence supports the accuser's charge?
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
I enjoy playing characters where the silence is loud.
Quote examples
John Waite
English Musician
The silence of the room is as important as the music.
Quote examples
Garry Shandling
American Comedian
I've always felt that the truth is in the silence.
Quote examples
Joyce Maynard
American Writer
I continued to protect him with my silence.
Quote examples
Audre Lorde
American Poet
Your silence will not protect you.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Silence is the mother of truth.
Example 1 of 10
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