Silence

The trait of keeping things secret

Cause to be quiet or not talk

Cause

Hush

Derivation

Silencer

Examples

Please silence the children in the church!

The absence of sound

Synonyms

Quiet

Antonyms

Sound

Derivation

Silent

Examples

He needed silence in order to sleep

A refusal to speak when expected

Synonyms

Muteness

Derivation

Silent

Examples

His silence about my contribution was surprising

Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

Examples

All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power

The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

Derivation

Silent

Examples

There was a shocked silence

He gestured for silence