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silences

[/ˈsaɪlənsɪz/]
noun/verb
silêncios
1. Plural of silence; periods or instances of absence of sound or speech
The silences between their conversations were awkward.
Os silêncios entre suas conversas eram desconfortáveis.
2. Third person singular present tense of 'silence'; to make silent or to suppress
The moderator silences the audience before the speech begins.
O moderador silencia o público antes do discurso começar.
3. States of not speaking or refraining from comment
Her silences spoke louder than words.
Seus silêncios falavam mais alto que palavras.
Synonyms
quietshushesquietnessmutenessstillness
Antonyms
noisesoundsspeechnoiseloudness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silêncios
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
silêncios
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
silêncios
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
silêncios
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

silence is golden
deafening silence
break the silence
hold one's silence
the silent treatment
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