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silenced

 

[ ˈsaɪ.lənst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to make silent

To silence means to make someone or something silent, or to prevent them from speaking or making noise.

Synonyms

hush, muffle, quiet

Examples of usage

  • He silenced the crowd with a wave of his hand.
  • The government tried to silence the protesters by shutting down social media.
  • She was silenced by the threatening looks of her colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of sound

Silenced can also refer to the state of being without sound or noise.

Synonyms

calm, quietness, stillness

Examples of usage

  • The silenced room felt eerie and unsettling.
  • The silenced phone rang repeatedly, but no one answered.

Translations

Translations of the word "silenced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silenciado

🇮🇳 चुप

🇩🇪 zum Schweigen gebracht

🇮🇩 dibungkam

🇺🇦 замовчаний

🇵🇱 uciszony

🇯🇵 沈黙させられた (ちんもくさせられた)

🇫🇷 réduit au silence

🇪🇸 silenciado

🇹🇷 susturulmuş

🇰🇷 침묵하게 된 (침묵하게 된)

🇸🇦 أُسكت

🇨🇿 umlčený

🇸🇰 umlčaný

🇨🇳 被沉默 (bèi chénmò)

🇸🇮 utišan

🇮🇸 þaggað

🇰🇿 үнсіз қалдырылған

🇬🇪 გაჩუმებული

🇦🇿 susdurulmuş

🇲🇽 silenciado

Etymology

The word 'silenced' comes from the verb 'silence', which originated from the Latin word 'silentium', meaning 'stillness' or 'quiet'. The concept of silencing or being silenced has been present throughout history in various contexts, from oppressive regimes suppressing dissent to individuals seeking peace and tranquility.

See also: silencer.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,764, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.