Synonyms for silenced
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : sahy-luhns |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsaɪ ləns |
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Définition of silenced
Origin :- c.1200, "muteness, state of being silent," from Old French silence "state of being silent; absence of sound," from Latin silentium "a being silent," from silens, present participle of silere "be quiet or still," of unknown origin. Meaning "absence of sound" in English is from late 14c.
- adj quieted
- "Not him, but yourself, brother," said Alexander; and Gilbert was silenced.
- Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- To this there was no reply; and they hated her the more for their having been silenced by her shrewdness.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Cooper had a little row with this boarding officer, but was silenced by the captain.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- He retired at last, silenced by Nelson's authority, but not convinced.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- When the sentence was read, he attempted to speak, but was silenced.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- It must be the frightful rain which has silenced the boy so!
- Extract from : « Moni the Goat-Boy » by Johanna Spyri
- Then all the yeomen were silenced by the scorn of his words.
- Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
- Mademoiselle was going to interrupt, but Cornelius O'Shane silenced her.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- He silenced me because he did not want any one to know; he told me to come and fetch you—only you.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- "I have silenced the paper-makers," said Cornish, sitting down to write.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
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