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silenciada

[si.lẽ.si.ˈa.da]
adjectivefemininepl: silenciadas
silenced
1. Made silent; caused to be quiet or stop speaking
The silenced witness refused to testify.
A testemunha silenciada recusou-se a depor.
2. Suppressed or prevented from being heard or expressed
Her voice was silenciada by the oppressive regime.
Sua voz foi silenciada pelo regime opressivo.
3. Quieted or hushed
The silenciada crowd listened intently.
A multidão silenciada escutava atentamente.
Synonyms
caladaquietamudasufocadaabafada
Antonyms
vocalizadaexpressaouvidaamplificada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silenciada
Standard usage; commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
silenciada
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

voz silenciada (silenced voice)
testemunha silenciada (silenced witness)
população silenciada (silenced population)
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