silences

Noun

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
• the absence of sound
• a refusal to speak when expected
• the trait of keeping things secret
• plural of silence

Verb

• cause to be quiet or not talk
• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
• third-person singular simple present indicative of silence

Synonyms

hush, hush up, muteness, quiet, quieten, secrecy, secretiveness, shut up, silence, still

Antonyms

louden, sound