Silence
The trait of keeping things secret
Cause to be quiet or not talk
The absence of sound
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He needed silence in order to sleep
A refusal to speak when expected
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His silence about my contribution was surprising
Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
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All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power