Meaning & Definition of word "Silenced"
Silenced
/ˈsaɪ.lənst/
verb:
- 1. past tense of silence; to make someone or something quiet.
- Example: The teacher silenced the classroom by asking everyone to settle down.
- 2. to prevent someone from expressing their opinions or feelings.
- Example: The oppressive regime silenced dissenting voices through harsh censorship.
- 3. to put an end to or suppress sound or noise.
- Example: The volunteers quickly silenced the crowd by starting a captivating performance.
Etymology
●Derived from 'silence' and the suffix '-ed', indicating a state resulting from the action of silencing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
silenced by fear:
to be made quiet due to fear of repercussions
silenced the critics:
to successfully dismiss or quiet opposition
Related Words
silence:
the absence of sound
silent:
not speaking or making noise
silencer:
a device that reduces noise from a firearm
Slang Meanings of silenced
Meaning: to shut someone up
● Example Sentence: He really silenced his critics with that last album.
Meaning: to put someone in their place
● Example Sentence: She silenced him with just one clever retort.