Silencer

usgb/ˈsaɪlənsər/
noun

A device attached to a firearm to reduce the noise it makes when fired.

He attached a silencer to the pistol to ensure his targets wouldn't hear the shots.
Visual representation of "silencer" - A device attached to a firearm to reduce the noise it makes when fired

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  • attach a silencer
  • silencer on a firearm

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Crime Association

The term may imply illegal activity when used with firearms, as silencers are regulated.

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The movie's villain used a silencer to avoid detection by the police.
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Stealth Operations

In military or spy contexts, a silencer is often associated with stealth and secrecy.

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The spy equipped his gun with a silencer for the covert operation.
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Media Portrayal

Silencers are often dramatized in media, appearing quieter than they are in reality.

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On the show, the hitman's gun with a silencer made a faint 'pfft' noise.
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