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silence noun

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

silencer noun

  • An attachment to a gun that reduces the sound it emits.
 geluiddemper, demper
  • Something that silences or (notionally) nearly silences.
 geluiddemper

silence interjection

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (imperative) Be silent.
 stilte!
radio silence
radiostilte
speech is silver, silence is golden
spreken is zilver, zwijgen is goud
silence is consent
wie zwijgt, stemt toe
argument from silence
argumentum e silentio
dead silence
doodse stilte
silence catches a mouse
als de katten muizen, mauwen ze niet
deafening silence
doodse stilte
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