silence

• Существительное, обозначающее полное отсутствие звука или шума, а также состояние молчания.

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

неисчисляемое

1. Absence of soundA2formal

   Complete lack of noise or sound.

   Тишина

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

   Синонимыhushnoiselessnessquietquietnesssoundlessnessstillness

   Антонимыclamordinnoiseracketsound

2. Refusal to speakB1formal

   The state of not speaking or communicating.

   Молчание

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

   Синонимыdumbnessmutenessreticencespeechlessnesstaciturnityuncommunicativenessvoicelessness

   Антонимыcommunicationresponsespeechtalkutterance

3. Absence of activityB1formal

   A period of time when nothing happens or is said.

   Тишина

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

   Синонимыcalmhushlullpausequietstillness

   Антонимыactivitybustlecommotionnoisetumultuproar

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по заставлению кого-либо или чего-либо замолчать, или для подавления или прекращения шума или выражения.

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.

   Заставить замолчать

   • 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.

   Синонимыgaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   Антонимыactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

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

   Заставить замолчать

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

   Синонимыcensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   Антонимыairencouragesupportvoice