Silence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The trait of keeping things secret.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The absence of sound; "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
A refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.