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Synonyms & Similar Words
muted
quieted
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silenced
censored
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quiet
peaceful
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calm
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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 speaking or making noise.
Definitions
- Made or forced to be quiet, or to stop speaking or making noise
- Officially forbidden or prevented from speaking or expressing an opinion
- A state of being quiet or still, often as a result of being forced or ordered to be so
Etymology of Silenced
The word "Silenced" originates from the Old French word "silencier", which means to make quiet or still
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "silencium", which means quiet or stillness
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making someone or something quiet
Example Uses
- The crowd was silenced by the news of the tragedy
- The government silenced the opposition by censoring their speeches
- The teacher silenced the classroom by ringing a bell
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
amplified
loud
vocal
outspoken
articulate
expressive
vocalized
declared
announced
proclaimed
broadcast
publicized
emphasized
highlighted
magnified
intensified
increased
augmented
enhanced
exaggerated
magnified
resonated
reverberated
echoed
resounded