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silence (Noun, Verb)
The complete absence of sound or the state of abstaining from speech. It can also refer to a period of time where no communication or noise occurs.
Think of the word 'Sigh' and 'Lens'. When you 'Sigh' in the dark, you look through the 'Lens' of 'Silence'.
The room was silence. → The room was silent.
He silenced when I spoke. → He fell silent when I spoke.
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