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silenced
UK
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
US
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
UK
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
US
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
More precise classification: past participle of the verb "silence" used adjectivally.
Translations
The silenced crowd watched in awe as the magician performed his final trick.
La foule réduite au silence regardait avec admiration le magicien exécuter son dernier tour.
Additional translations
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The silenced crowd watched in awe as the magician performed his final trick.
The silenced activists continued to find ways to spread their message despite the restrictions.
silenced
Past Simple
silenced
Past Simple
silenced
Past Participle
silencing
ing-form
UK
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Translations
The teacher silenced the class with a stern look.
Le professeur a fait taire la classe d’un regard sévère.
Additional translations
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The teacher silenced the class with a stern look.
The government attempted to silence the dissenting voices in the media.
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The silence in the library was almost palpable.
There was an awkward silence after he asked the question.
Her silence on the matter was taken as agreement.
His silence on the issue was interpreted as a lack of interest.
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The hotel dining room was fitted with a thick silence cloth to deaden the clatter of plates.
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Silence! The court is now in session.