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silenced

UK
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
US
/ˈsaɪlənsd/

Translations

silencedpast participle
UK
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
US
/ˈsaɪlənsd/
More precise classification: past participle of the verb "silence" used adjectivally.
réduit au silence
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
bâillonnéSurtout pour une personne ou un groupe empêché de s’exprimer.
Synonyms
hushed
calmed
subdued
quieted
muted
Antonyms
expressed
voiced
silenceverb

silenced

Past Simple

silenced
Past Simple
silenced
Past Participle
silencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
faire taire
The teacher silenced the class with a stern look.
Le professeur a fait taire la classe d’un regard sévère.
Additional translations
réduire au silencePlus fréquent dans un registre politique ou médiatique.
Synonyms
still
calm
muffle
quiet
hush
Antonyms
communicate
talk
speak

Definitions

silencedpast participle
Made quiet or muted; having been made silent.
The silenced crowd watched in awe as the magician performed his final trick.
Prevented from expressing opinions or speaking out.
The silenced activists continued to find ways to spread their message despite the restrictions.
silenceverb
To make someone or something stop speaking or making noise.
The teacher silenced the class with a stern look.
To suppress or prevent the expression of something, such as an opinion or a piece of information.
The government attempted to silence the dissenting voices in the media.
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