SILENCE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word silence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SILENCE
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hush | verbv | |||||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence verb • become quiet or still; fall silent • cause to be quiet or not talk • become quiet or quieter • wash by removing particles • run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals | ||||||||
quiet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity • free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound • (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots noun • a period of calm weather • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • the absence of sound • a disposition free from stress or emotion adverb • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') adjective satellite • not showy or obtrusive • in a softened tone • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still | ||||||||
calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
peace | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state prevailing during the absence of war • harmonious relations; freedom from disputes • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • the general security of public places • a treaty to cease hostilities | ||||||||
serenity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • the absence of mental stress or anxiety | ||||||||
stillness | nounn | |||||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence • calmness without winds • a state of no motion or movement | ||||||||
tranquility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||||
muteness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak • a refusal to speak when expected | ||||||||
quieten | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||||
quietness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of making no sound • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||||
secrecy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of keeping things secret • the condition of being concealed or hidden | ||||||||
secretiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) • the trait of keeping things secret | ||||||||
still | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion • not sparkling noun • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) • (poetic) tranquil silence • an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation adverb • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons • without moving or making a sound adjective satellite • not in physical motion • marked by absence of sound • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • free from noticeable current verb • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk • lessen the intensity of or calm • make motionless | ||||||||
whist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six | ||||||||
be quiet | ||||||||
verb • refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent | ||||||||
hush up | verbv | |||||||
verb • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||||
shut up | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • closely confined verb • refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent • place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape • cause to be quiet or not talk |