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SILENCES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Silences.

Silences - as a noun

The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

Example: "There was a shocked silence"

The absence of sound

Example: "He needed silence in order to sleep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quiet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sound

A refusal to speak when expected

Example: "His silence about my contribution was surprising"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muteness

The trait of keeping things secret

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secrecysecretiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
uncommunicativeness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Silences - as a verb

Cause to be quiet or not talk

Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hushhush upquietenshut upstill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquerstamp downsubduesuppress
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

Example: "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"

Example Sentences

"The room was filled with awkward silences."
"His silences spoke volumes."
"She broke the silences by asking a personal question."
"The weight of the silences between them was unbearable."
"The silences in their conversation grew longer and longer."
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Word Game Points

Is SILENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, silences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SILENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SILENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, silences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SILENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SILENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, silences is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SILENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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