silenced

Definitions

Deprived of the ability to speak or express opinions.

Made quiet or caused to stop making sound.

Suppressed or prevented from being heard or revealed.

Examples

The sudden arrival of the teacher silenced the noisy classroom.

Her critics were effectively silenced by the overwhelming evidence she presented.

Synonyms

muted hushed gagged stifled quieted suppressed muzzled

Antonyms

voiced expressed articulated amplified broadcast declared proclaimed