Words with a similar base: silence

'silence'
[silence.n.01] as in: the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)


Examples:
there was a shocked silence
he gestured for silence



'silence'
[silence.n.02] as in: the absence of sound


Examples:
he needed silence in order to sleep
the street was quiet



'silence'
[muteness.n.02] as in: a refusal to speak when expected


Examples:
his silence about my contribution was surprising



'silence'
[secrecy.n.01] as in: the trait of keeping things secret



'silence'
[hush.v.02] as in: cause to be quiet or not talk


Examples:
Please silence the children in the church!



'silence'
[silence.v.02] as in: keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure


Examples:
All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power



					

silence (English)
└── silence (Old French (842-ca. 1400))


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