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mudez

[mu-ˈdez]
nounfemininepl: mudezas
muteness, dumbness, silence
1. The condition or quality of being mute; inability or unwillingness to speak
The child's mudez was caused by a speech disorder.
A mudez da criança foi causada por um distúrbio da fala.
2. A state of silence or refusal to speak
His mudez during the meeting was interpreted as disagreement.
A mudez dele durante a reunião foi interpretada como desacordo.
3. Lack of vocal expression or articulation
The mudez of the statue made it seem lifeless.
A mudez da estátua a fazia parecer sem vida.
Synonyms
silêncioemudecimentomutismoafonia
Antonyms
eloquêncialoquacidadecomunicaçãoexpressão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mudez
Standard usage; commonly used in medical and educational contexts
Portugal
mudez
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

guardar mudez (to remain silent)
quebrar a mudez (to break the silence)
muro de mudez (wall of silence)
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