1. present participle of 'emudecer' - the process of becoming mute, losing one's voice, or being forced into silence
The dictator was emudecendo all critics through fear and intimidation.
O ditador estava emudecendo todos os críticos através do medo e intimidação.
2. gradual process of silencing someone or something
By controlling the media, the government was emudecendo the opposition.
Ao controlar a mídia, o governo estava emudecendo a oposição.