silence

US /ˈsaɪləns/

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UK /'saɪləns/

n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of being quiet and not talking for a time

They walked to the door in silence, they wanted to get outside before talking

n. (u.)Uncountable NounWhen there is not sound or noise; complete quiet

The musician waits for silence before he begins the music

v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop the noise that something is making

We need to silence this engine, it’s too noisy

v.t.Transitive VerbTo prevent someone from expressing thoughts

If you don't silence him he will do great damage to the company

n. (u.)Uncountable NounRefusal to discuss or talk about an issue

Their silence on the subject does not help me learn what happened

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They say Pecker and Cohen worked out a deal that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence,
They say Pecker and Cohen worked out a deal that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence,
that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence
that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence

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or their aides. The audience has taken a vow of silence -
or their aides. The audience has taken a vow of silence -

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The result is an awkward silence and a lot of confusion.
The result is an awkward silence and a lot of confusion.

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*Epic silence as Mariza said the most smartest thing since *that's what she said*
*Epic silence as Mariza said the most smartest thing since *that's what she said*

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But today, the silence of those public officials is astounding.
But today, the silence of those public officials is astounding.
The way they prioritize their defense contracts seems to produce silence.
The way they prioritize their defense contracts seems to produce silence.

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Old Guy #1: Silence! Royal candidates, introduce yourselves!
Old Guy #1: Silence! Royal candidates, introduce yourselves!

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