silence


Meanings

  • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking);
    • "there was a shocked silence"
    • "he gestured for silence"
  • the absence of sound;
    • "he needed silence in order to sleep"
  • a refusal to speak when expected;
    • "his silence about my contribution was surprising"
  • the trait of keeping things secret
  • cause to be quiet or not talk;
    • "Please silence the children in the church!"
  • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure;
    • "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
  • SILENCE v -LENCED, -LENCING, -LENCES to make silent


Scrabble Score: 9

silence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

silence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

silence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

silence is a valid Words With Friends word