silence🔊

The absence of any sound.

The act of refraining from speaking.

Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the {{w|Society of Friends}} (Quakers) during meetings.

To make (someone or something) silent. +

To repress the expression of something.

To suppress criticism, etc.

(molecular biology) To block gene expression.

(euphemistic) To murder.

(imperative) Be silent.