Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Silences.
Silences - 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)
Silences - 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"
Example Sentences
"The room was filled with awkward silences."
"His silences spoke volumes."
"She broke the silences by asking a personal question."
"The weight of the silences between them was unbearable."
"The silences in their conversation grew longer and longer."
Word Game Points
Is SILENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, silences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SILENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SILENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, silences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSILENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SILENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, silences is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSILENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
