English to English
interjection
- Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
There was a shocked silence.
He gestured for silence.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the absence of sound
He needed silence in order to sleep.
The street was quiet.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a refusal to speak when expected
His silence about my contribution was surprising.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the trait of keeping things secret
source: WordNet 3.0
- The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [sáilens] Katahimikan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [sáilens] Magpatahimik
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
