mute

Definitions

Refraining from speech or temporarily unable to speak.

A device used to dampen or soften the sound of a musical instrument.

To deaden, muffle, or silence the sound of something.

Examples

He decided to mute the television during the commercial break.

The witness remained mute when asked about the incident.

Synonyms

silent speechless dumb taciturn quiet voiceless inarticulate

Antonyms

vocal talkative articulate noisy loquacious communicative expressive