1
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm
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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
brutally silenced all political dissent in the country
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Recent Examples of silenced
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Each genetic tweak, while different, ultimately silenced alb1, cutting off melanin production and leaving the mold white.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
In a time when our voices are being silenced and erased, films in any form are vital to amplify our struggles and our successes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
On April 28, when the existing cable failed, radios were silenced for 30 seconds and radar scopes went dark for 90 seconds.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Her artistry is about boundary-pushing, truth-telling, and creating spaces for stories that have long been silenced.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
MoveOn members will not be scared into submission or silenced into inaction.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
His voice and witness of truth will not be silenced, but will rather inspire courage in a generation of young men and women who will continue to boldly proclaim the message of life and hope.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Though his earthly life has ended, his witness cannot be silenced.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For the second time in three years, Kershaw silenced San Francisco’s offense en route to beginning a Cy Young campaign.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Each genetic tweak, while different, ultimately silenced alb1, cutting off melanin production and leaving the mold white.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
In a time when our voices are being silenced and erased, films in any form are vital to amplify our struggles and our successes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
On April 28, when the existing cable failed, radios were silenced for 30 seconds and radar scopes went dark for 90 seconds.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Her artistry is about boundary-pushing, truth-telling, and creating spaces for stories that have long been silenced.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
MoveOn members will not be scared into submission or silenced into inaction.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
His voice and witness of truth will not be silenced, but will rather inspire courage in a generation of young men and women who will continue to boldly proclaim the message of life and hope.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Though his earthly life has ended, his witness cannot be silenced.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 141 drones into the country, of which 132 were downed or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The upconversion process also suppressed noise, which made the setup effective even under very dim light.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victory featured a standout effort from quarterback Caleb Williams, who may have quieted his critics for at least a week.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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That speculation has quieted in recent weeks, but talk of Crosby leaving the Penguins has not.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Five people died and 140 police officers were injured before the insurrection was quelled.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Still, this hasn't quelled the anxieties of anyone with a professional or layman's interest in space science.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Comedian Alex Edelman plays Adam, a repressed father of four.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Only in this case, the repressed figure at the movie’s center also happens to be the president of Italy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the public square, opposing views aren't debated—they're flagged or muted.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The male nurse muted the sound.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But although the event was more subdued and plagued by demos failing to work, last night’s Meta Connect event marked a turning point, with the announcement of the Meta Ray-Bans Display glasses.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, growth in Unilever’s Prestige beauty division was flat as the market remained subdued.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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