Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Silence.
How to pronounce silence:
Silence - as a noun
The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
Example: "There was a shocked silence"
The absence of sound
Example: "He needed silence in order to sleep"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quiet14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sound6A refusal to speak when expected
Example: "His silence about my contribution was surprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muteness10The trait of keeping things secret
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secrecy14secretiveness18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
uncommunicativenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Silence - as a verb
Cause to be quiet or not talk
Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10hush upquieten16shut upstill5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Example: "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
Silence - as an interjection
Be silent.
Example: "Silence! enough of your insolence!"
Example Sentences
"The room fell into silence after the professor finished speaking."
"She found solace in the peaceful silence of the countryside."
"The awkward silence between them grew more uncomfortable with each passing second."
"His silence on the matter spoke volumes about his guilt."
"The library was filled with a hushed silence as people immersed themselves in books."
Word Game Points
Is SILENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, silence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SILENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SILENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, silence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSILENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SILENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, silence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSILENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
