silenced 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of silencednext
as in suppressed

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silenced

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verb

past tense of silence
1
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm

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2
as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force brutally silenced all political dissent in the country

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
  1. suppressed
  2. quelled
  3. repressed
  4. muted
  5. subdued
  6. hidden
Verb
  • Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressed
Verb
  • From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of quelled
Adjective
  • Cold Water’s draw is therefore palpable, with Lincoln playing a repressed man who moves to a Scottish village and strikes up a relationship with an enigmatic neighbor, played by the always brilliant Ewen Bremner.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • During Assad's rule, dissent and criticism of authorities were severely repressed and extremely dangerous, if not fatal.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of repressed
Verb
  • Shades are muted but no less impactful in the primary bedroom.
    Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
  • They’re muted, less sticky, so attention clings to them less.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of muted
Verb
  • Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.
    Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of subdued
Adjective
  • Cities are also ideal for discovering hidden gems with your partner while the kids are occupied.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Alexis wants to discover more hidden gems across our state.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of hidden
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