Silence
WordNet
noun
(1) A refusal to speak when expected
"His silence about my contribution was surprising"
(2) The trait of keeping things secret
(3) The absence of sound
"He needed silence in order to sleep"
"The street was quiet"
(4) The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
"There was a shocked silence"
"He gestured for silence"
verb
(5) Cause to be quiet or not talk
"Please silence the children in the church!"
(6) Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
"All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The lack of any sound.
- When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.
- Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers). “Meeting for worship.”
- During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.
- The action of refraining from speaking.
- “You have the right to silence” said the police officer.