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silencing

/ˈsɪlənsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does silencing mean?

verb

The act of making something quiet or stopping noise, or the state of being quiet or still. The act of suppressing or preventing the expression of an opinion or idea.

Example

"The crowd's silence was a powerful form of silencing the politician's inflammatory speech."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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