Silence

n. 1 absence of sound. 2 abstinence from speech or noise. 3 avoidance of mentioning a thing, betraying a secret, etc.v. (cing) make silent, esp. by force or superior argument. c in silence without speech or other sound. [Latin: related to SILENT] silencer n. device for reducing the noise of a vehicle’s exhaust, a gun, etc. silent adj. not speaking; not making or accompanied by any sound. _ silently adv. [Latin sileo be silent]