silenced
word · lemma: silence
Definition
Stopped from making noise or expressing opinions; made quiet. It can refer to someone who is not allowed to speak or to a sound that has been turned off.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (muted sound) and figurative (prevented from speaking) senses. Often passive ('was silenced'). Common in news or stories about censorship or strong emotion. Don't confuse with 'quieted', which means simply made less noisy.
Example Sentences
The noisy alarm was silenced immediately.
basic
The crowd was silenced by the news.
basic
She felt silenced during the meeting.
basic
He raised his hand, but the teacher silenced him before he could speak.
natural
Online comments that criticized the company were quickly silenced.
natural
The phone rang, but he silenced it so he wouldn't disturb the meeting.
natural