silenced

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die zum Schweigen gebracht wurde oder keine Möglichkeit hat, zu sprechen oder eine Meinung zu äußern.

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.

   Zum Schweigen gebracht

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

   Synonymehushedmuted

   Antonymeloudnoisyvocal

2. Suppressed or prevented from speakingB2formal

   Having been prevented from expressing opinions or ideas.

   Zum Schweigen gebracht

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

   Synonymehushedmutedstifledsuppressed

   Antonymearticulateexpressiveforthrightoutspokenvocal

3. Equipped with a silencerC1formal

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

   Mit Schalldämpfer

   • 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.

   Synonymesuppressed

• Verb, das angibt, dass jemand oder etwas zum Schweigen gebracht wird, oder dass Lärm oder eine Äußerung unterdrückt bzw. beendet wird.

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.

   Zum Schweigen bringen

   • 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.

   Synonymegaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   Antonymeactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

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

   Zum Schweigen bringen

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

   Synonymecensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   Antonymeairencouragesupportvoice