silences
silences is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, silences is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsilences
- The absence of any sound.
Example: "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
- The act of refraining from speaking.
Example: ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."
- Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.
Example: "During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."
- To make (someone or something) silent.
Example: "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
- To repress the expression of something.
Example: "Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."
- To suppress criticism, etc.
Example: "Silence the critics."
- To block gene expression.
- Murder
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