silences

[US]/ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
[UK]/ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causes to be quiet; causes to be silent; suppresses; makes quiet (to let people be quiet)

Phrases & Collocations

deep silences

long silences

profound silences

silent silences

quiet silences

awkward silences

heavy silences

uncomfortable silences

shared silences

echoing silences

Example Sentences

the silences between us spoke louder than words.

in the midst of chaos, the silences were comforting.

sometimes, the best conversations are the ones filled with silences.

she enjoyed the silences that punctuated their discussions.

his silences revealed his true feelings.

they shared comfortable silences during their long walks.

the silences in the room were palpable.

she often used silences to emphasize her point.

his long silences made everyone uncomfortable.

in literature, silences can convey deep emotions.

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