silence

• اسم يدل على انعدام الصوت أو الضجيج انعدامًا تامًّا، وكذلك على حالة السكوت وعدم الكلام.

A noun referring to the complete absence of sound or noise, or a state of not speaking or making any noise.

غير معدود

1. Absence of soundA2formal

   Complete lack of noise or sound.

   الصمت

   • The silence in the library was absolute.
   • He enjoyed the silence of the early morning.
   • A sudden silence fell over the crowd.

   المرادفاتhushnoiselessnessquietquietnesssoundlessnessstillness

   الأضدادclamordinnoiseracketsound

2. Refusal to speakB1formal

   The state of not speaking or communicating.

   الصمت

   • Her silence on the matter was suspicious.
   • He maintained his silence during the interrogation.
   • The silence of the accused spoke volumes.

   المرادفاتdumbnessmutenessreticencespeechlessnesstaciturnityuncommunicativenessvoicelessness

   الأضدادcommunicationresponsespeechtalkutterance

3. Absence of activityB1formal

   A period of time when nothing happens or is said.

   سكون

   • After a long silence, she finally spoke.
   • There was an awkward silence in the room.
   • The silence between them was uncomfortable.

   المرادفاتcalmhushlullpausequietstillness

   الأضدادactivitybustlecommotionnoisetumultuproar

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إسكات شخص أو شيء أو إخماد الضجيج أو وقفه، وكذلك على كتم التعبير أو قمعه.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something quiet, or to suppress or stop noise or expression.

1. Make quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become quiet or stop making noise.

   إسكات

   • The teacher silenced the noisy students with a stern look.
   • He silenced his phone during the meeting.
   • The loud music was silenced by the security guard.

   المرادفاتgaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   الأضدادactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

   To stop someone from expressing their opinions or ideas, often by force or authority.

   إسكات

   • The government tried to silence the opposition press.
   • She refused to be silenced by the criticism.
   • They attempted to silence the whistleblower with threats.

   المرادفاتcensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   الأضدادairencouragesupportvoice