SILENCED Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word silenced. (close relations)
silence
Best Alternative Words for SILENCED
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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 | ||||||||
deadened | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • devoid of physical sensation; numb • made or become less intense | ||||||||
dulled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure • made dull or blunt • deprived of color | ||||||||
hushed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in a softened tone | ||||||||
muffled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being or made softer or less loud or clear • wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy | ||||||||
muted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in a softened tone • being or made softer or less loud or clear | ||||||||
quelled | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • subdued or overcome | ||||||||
restrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||||
smothered | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • held in check with difficulty • completely covered | ||||||||
stifled | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • held in check with difficulty | ||||||||
subdued | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in a softened tone • restrained in style or quality • quieted and brought under control • not brilliant or glaring • lacking in light; not bright or harsh | ||||||||
suppressed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • kept from public knowledge by various means adjective satellite • manifesting or subjected to suppression • held in check with difficulty | ||||||||
damped | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a slight wetness adjective satellite • slightly wet verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • restrain or discourage • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
gagged | verbv | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
quashed | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • declare invalid | ||||||||
quieted | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
stilled | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
muteness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak • a refusal to speak when expected | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||