'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.