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Silencing: meaning, definitions and examples

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silencing

 

[ หˆsaษชlษ™nsษชล‹ ]

Verb
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Silencing refers to the act of causing someone or something to become quiet or to stop making noise. This can be applied to both physical sounds and metaphorical expressions, such as silencing voices or opinions. The term is often associated with suppressive actions that aim to prevent individuals or groups from expressing themselves freely. Silencing can occur in various contexts, including conversations, media, and even online platforms, where certain viewpoints may be muted or disregarded.

Synonyms

calming, hushing, muffling, quieting, stifling.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher silenced the chatter in the classroom.
  • They accused the government of silencing dissent.
  • He felt silenced after expressing his opinion.
  • The loud music was silenced as the power went out.

Translations

Translations of the word "silencing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น silenciamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅŒเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stummschaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyenyapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะดัƒัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆ้ป™ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท silenciement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silenciamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท susturma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ๋ฌต์‹œํ‚ค๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณูƒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umlฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umlฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ‰้ป˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utiลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรถgnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะฝัั–ะทะดะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ susmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silenciamiento

Etymology

The term 'silencing' derives from the Old French 'silencieux', which means 'silent' or 'quiet'. It has roots in the Latin word 'silentium', which conveys the idea of being still or quiet. This word has been used in various forms throughout history to describe both literal and figurative acts of quieting or muting sounds and voices. In contemporary discourse, particularly related to social issues, 'silencing' has gained prominence as a term that reflects the suppression of freedom of expression, highlighting the tension between authority and individual voices in society. The evolution of the term illustrates the complex relationship between language, power, and the act of communication, shedding light on how societies can stifle dissenting opinions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,602, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.