Definition of silence

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of silence is as below...

Silence (v. t.) To put to rest; to quiet.

Lern More About Silence

Silenced :: Silenced (imp. & p. p.) of Silenc.
Silence :: Silence (n.) The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.
Selah :: Selah (n.) A word of doubtful meaning, occuring frequently in the Psalms; by some, supposed to signify silence or a pause in the musical performance of the song..
Silence :: Silence (n.) Forbearance from, or absence of, speech; taciturnity; muteness..
Rebuke :: Rebuke (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish..
Silence :: Silence (interj.) Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence..
Choke Pear :: Choke pear () A sarcasm by which one is put to silence; anything that can not be answered.
Quietus :: Quietus (a.) Final discharge or acquittance, as from debt or obligation; that which silences claims; (Fig.) rest; death..
Meal :: Meal (n.) The portion of food taken at a particular time for the satisfaction of appetite; the quantity usually taken at one time with the purpose of satisfying hunger; a repast; the act or time of eating a meal; as, the traveler has not eaten a good meal for a week; there was silence during the meal..
Silence :: Silence (n.) Secrecy; as, these things were transacted in silence..
Outtongue :: Outtongue (v. t.) To silence by talk, clamor, or noise..
Muse :: Muse (n.) To think closely; to study in silence; to meditate.
Retreat :: Retreat (n.) A special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises.
Dumbness :: Dumbness (n.) The quality or state of being dumb; muteness; silence; inability to speak.
Oyez :: Oyez (interj.) Hear; attend; -- a term used by criers of courts to secure silence before making a proclamation. It is repeated three times.
Stillness :: Stillness (n.) The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.
Whist :: Whist (n.) A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed..
Whist :: Whist (v. t.) To hush or silence.
Mum-chance :: Mum-chance (n.) A game of hazard played with cards in silence.
Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To restrain from the exercise of any function, privilege of instruction, or the like, especially from the act of preaching; as, to silence a minister of the gospel..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us