silenced

• Descreve pessoa ou coisa forçada a calar-se ou impedida de falar ou expressar sua opinião; também pode indicar som abafado ou interrompido.

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.

   Silenciado

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

   Sinônimoshushedmuted

   Antônimosloudnoisyvocal

2. Suppressed or prevented from speakingB2formal

   Having been prevented from expressing opinions or ideas.

   Silenciado

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

   Sinônimoshushedmutedstifledsuppressed

   Antônimosarticulateexpressiveforthrightoutspokenvocal

3. Equipped with a silencerC1formal

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

   Com supressor

   • 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.

   Sinônimossuppressed

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alguém ou algo ficar em silêncio, ou de suprimir ou interromper um som ou uma manifestação.

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.

   Fazer calar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   Antônimosactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

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

   Silenciar

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

   Sinônimoscensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   Antônimosairencouragesupportvoice