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silence noun

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • The absence of any sound.
  • Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
 Stille, Schweigen
  • The act of refraining from speaking.
 Schweigen

silence interjection

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (imperative) Be silent.
 Ruhe

silencer noun

  • An attachment to a gun that reduces the sound it emits.
 Schalldämpfer

silence verb

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.
  • (transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.
 zum Schweigen bringen
speech is silver, silence is golden
Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold
moment of silence
Gedenkminute, Schweigeminute, Moment der Stille
radio silence
Funkstille
in silence
leise
deafening silence
Grabesruhe, mucksmäuschenstill
speech is silver, but silence is golden
Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold
two-minute silence
Schweigeminute
tower of silence
Dachma
silence is golden
Schweigen ist Gold
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