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'silence' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'silence' with 16 example sentences.


silence noun

: the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

: the absence of sound

: a refusal to speak when expected

: the trait of keeping things secret

silence verb

: cause to be quiet or not talk

: keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure


  • There was an eerie silence.
  • His silence confirmed her suspicions.
  • Silence is a very powerful weapon.
  • He uses the silence tactic.
  • I interpreted his silence as consent.
  • There was a minute of silence and then everybody started screaming.
  • You don't need to suffer in silence.
  • The men looked at Jessie in silence.
  • Say something. Your sudden silence troubles me.
  • Don't interpret their silence as obedience.
  • The silence of the night comforts us.
  • Learn how to silence your mind.
  • Let's have a minute of silence.
  • My questions were met with a frosty silence.
  • The silence of the library provided the perfect environment for studying.
  • He raised his hand as if to command silence.
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