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Meaning of silenced
The primary meaning of the word "silenced" is to make someone or something quiet or to stop them from making noise.
Etymology of silenced
The word "silenced" comes from the Old French word "silencier", which is derived from the Latin word "silere", meaning "to be quiet" or "to be still"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making someone or something quiet
Synonyms
muted
stifled
quieted
hushed
still
subdued
suppressed
restrained
gagged
muzzled
censored
restricted
limited
curtailed
stifled
smothered
quenched
extinguished
deadened
dulled
muted
deafened
silenced
quietened
calmed
soothed
pacified
tranquilized
tamed
moderated
tempered
toned down
softened
reduced
diminished
lowered
decreased
lessened
minimized
hushed up
covered up
concealed
hidden
secretive
furtive
covert
clandestine
surreptitious
Definitions
- Made or forced to be quiet, or to stop making noise
- Prevented from speaking or expressing an opinion
- Stopped from making a noise or sound
Usage Examples
- The audience was silenced by the usher who asked them to turn off their phones
- The government silenced the opposition by censoring their social media accounts
- The library rules silenced the students who were making too much noise
Antonyms
amplified
increased
intensified
magnified
multiplied
augmented
boosted
enhanced
exaggerated
heightened
loudened
strengthened
vocalized
voiced
expressed
spoken
uttered
declared
announced
proclaimed
broadcast
publicized
advertised
promoted
magnified
highlighted
emphasized
accentuated
stressed
underlined
spotlighted
showcased
dramatized
sensationalized