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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.
 silêncio

silence verb

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.
  • (transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.
 silenciar

silencer noun

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

silence interjection

  /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ , /ˈsaɪləns/
  • (imperative) Be silent.
 silêncio!
tower of silence
torre do silêncio
moment of silence
minuto de silêncio
silence is golden
o silêncio é ouro
speech is silver, silence is golden
a palavra é de prata, o silêncio é de ouro
silence is consent
quem cala consente
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