Meaning

• The absence of any sound.

  "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."

• The act of refraining from speaking.

  ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."

• Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

  "During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."

Meaning

• To make (someone or something) silent.

  "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"

• To repress the expression of something.

  "Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."

• To suppress criticism, etc.

  "Silence the critics."

• To block gene expression.

• Murder

Meaning

• Be silent.

  "Silence! Enough of your insolence!"