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silencer noun

  • An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits
 geluiddemper, demper
  • Something that silences
 geluiddemper

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

silence interjection

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (imperative) Be silent.
 stilte!
exhaust silencer
knalpot
exhaust silencer system
knaldemper
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