Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silenced
verb (past tense of silence)
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
Definition
to make someone or something quiet or to stop someone from expressing their thoughts.
Examples
- The loud noise was silenced by the soundproof walls.
- Her objections were silenced by the overwhelming majority vote.
- The teacher silenced the students with a stern look.
Meaning
The act of causing someone to stop speaking or to prevent them from being heard.
Synonyms
- quieted
- muffled
- pacified
- hushed
- restricted
