silenced

• يصف شخصًا أو شيئًا أُسكِتَ أو مُنِع من الكلام أو التعبير عن الرأي، أو خُفِّضت أصواته أو أُخمِدت.

Describes a person or thing that has been made quiet or prevented from speaking or expressing opinions.

1. Made quiet or stillB1formal

   Having been made to stop making noise or speaking.

   مُسْكَت

   • The silenced crowd waited for the announcement.
   • The silenced protesters were escorted away.
   • The room fell silenced after the shocking news.

   المرادفاتhushedmuted

   الأضدادloudnoisyvocal

2. Suppressed or prevented from speakingB2formal

   Having been prevented from expressing opinions or ideas.

   مُسْكَتَ

   • The silenced journalist continued to write secretly.
   • Many silenced voices were finally heard in the debate.
   • The government silenced all opposition media.

   المرادفاتhushedmutedstifledsuppressed

   الأضدادarticulateexpressiveforthrightoutspokenvocal

3. Equipped with a silencerC1formal

   Referring to a firearm that has been fitted with a device to reduce the sound of firing.

   مُكَاتَم الصَّوْت

   • The silenced pistol was used in the covert operation.
   • He carried a silenced rifle for the mission.
   • The silenced weapon made no loud noise when fired.

   المرادفاتsuppressed

• 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