silenced

[US]/'sailənst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. making no sound; equipped with a silencer
v. to make quiet; to make silent

Example Sentences

the team's performance silenced their critics.

silenced the crowd with a gesture.

The gang silenced witnesses by intimidation.

the cynics were silenced when the factory opened.

she was silenced by the Inspector's stern look.

a silenced .22 rifle.

his unfortunate remark silenced the gathering.

silencing all criticism; silenced their opponents.

The arrival of the teacher silenced the class.

The song of the oyster, though not silenced, was diminuendo con amore.

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