silenced

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui a été réduite au silence, privée de la parole ou de l'expression, ou dont le son a été étouffé ou supprimé.

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.

   réduit au silence

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

   Synonymeshushedmuted

   Antonymesloudnoisyvocal

2. Suppressed or prevented from speakingB2formal

   Having been prevented from expressing opinions or ideas.

   réduit au silence

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

   Synonymeshushedmutedstifledsuppressed

   Antonymesarticulateexpressiveforthrightoutspokenvocal

3. Equipped with a silencerC1formal

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

   équipé d'un silencieux

   • 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.

   Synonymessuppressed

• Verbe signifiant faire taire quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou supprimer, étouffer ou apaiser un bruit, une expression ou une opposition.

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.

   faire taire

   • 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.

   Synonymesgaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   Antonymesactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

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

   réduire au silence

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

   Synonymescensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   Antonymesairencouragesupportvoice