Synonyms for

Silenced

Verb / ˈsaɪlʌnst / Another word for silenced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something or someone silent or quiet.

Synonyms & similar words

unsilenced shutup hushup still quieten hush louden silence hushed muted quieted muzzled stilled suppressed quelled damped deadened softened pacified repressed squelched stifled muted gagged

Synonyms by register

Formal

suppressed muted restrained quelled

Informal

shut up hushed muffled gagged

Literary

stilled unvoiced dumbed

Antonyms

voiced spoken heard loud vocal articulate expressed

Common collocations

  • completely silenced
  • silenced forever
  • silenced the crowd
  • silenced the critics
  • silenced by fear
  • silenced the opposition
  • silenced the debate

Word family

noun silence
verb silence
adjective silent
adverb silently

Usage note

This word implies a forceful prevention of speech or sound. It can be used literally for stopping noise or figuratively for suppressing dissent or expression.

Example sentences

  1. The librarian silenced the noisy students in the library.
  2. The baby's cries were silenced by his mother's lullaby.
  3. The sound of the gunshots silenced the crowd.
  4. The teacher silenced the students by giving them a stern look.
  5. The protesters were silenced by the police.

Quotes

  • Silence is golden.
  • Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
  • The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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