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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as in suppressed
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Recent Examples of silenced
John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Pita’s party was particularly popular with Thailand’s youth, who have taken to the streets in recent years clamoring for widespread reform, only to see their movements silenced by prosecutions and their political leaders stymied.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Some of them said they had been silenced by Epstein and Maxwell, who had in the past threatened them and their families.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This has created a culture of self-censorship in publishing, one in which even progressive authors are being silenced by public outcry on the left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Now that chance in our state is about to be silenced for the foreseeable future.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Those who remain see their ability to shape workplace fairness and inclusion silenced, eroding trust and equity in public service.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
America will never move forward, nor heal, as a society of diverse people with diverse stories, if any of its people are being silenced, ignored, purely because some with power are hateful of whole truths.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
All of the questions about whether Tottenham deserve to be here in the VIP section, deserve to be back in the Champions League, would be silenced in an instant.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In nations such as North Korea, Russia, and China, where dissent is silenced and control is absolute, authoritarians can linger for decades.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Pita’s party was particularly popular with Thailand’s youth, who have taken to the streets in recent years clamoring for widespread reform, only to see their movements silenced by prosecutions and their political leaders stymied.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Some of them said they had been silenced by Epstein and Maxwell, who had in the past threatened them and their families.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This has created a culture of self-censorship in publishing, one in which even progressive authors are being silenced by public outcry on the left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Now that chance in our state is about to be silenced for the foreseeable future.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Those who remain see their ability to shape workplace fairness and inclusion silenced, eroding trust and equity in public service.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
America will never move forward, nor heal, as a society of diverse people with diverse stories, if any of its people are being silenced, ignored, purely because some with power are hateful of whole truths.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
All of the questions about whether Tottenham deserve to be here in the VIP section, deserve to be back in the Champions League, would be silenced in an instant.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 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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Defenders shot down or suppressed 112 drones, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Until the 1960s, members of this Indigenous minority were discouraged from reindeer herding, and the church and state suppressed their language and culture.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the run game, starting running back Javonte Williams quieted durability concerns with a healthy effort that included two rushing touchdowns on the first two drives.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey made big decisions but also quieted the building down this offseason.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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But that hasn’t quelled interest from surrounding communities to be the franchise’s next home.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 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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International reaction to the attack has been muted, with only a few voices condemning the lethal strike.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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From stern to bow, the boat was a lesson in restrained elegance, with plenty of teak wood and muted, calming shades.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prestige beauty was flat as the market remained subdued.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing subdued or conciliatory in its account of the brutal transfer of power which comes when a parent is failing and a child assumes command.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Adapting this chaos‑engineering philosophy through recovery drills, fault injection and regular testing exposes hidden dependencies and builds confidence.—
Mukul Garg,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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One is the character of the factory owner, Baek Joo-sang, who has a very dark, hidden side to him, but who is also considered a good boss and decent person by the people around him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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